Favela Rising(2005)
Their music fueled a movement. His message fought a war.
Favela Rising Synopsis
A man emerges from the slums of Rio to lead the nonviolent cultural movement known as Afro-reggae.
Favela Rising (2005) is a documentary film directed by Matt Mochary, released on April 24, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Andre Luis Azevedo, José Júnior, Michele Moraes and Anderson Sa. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Matt Mochary
- Writers:
- Jeff Zimbalist
- Producers:
- Jeff Zimbalist
- Cinematographer:
- Jeff Zimbalist
- Production:
- Sidetrack Films, All Rise Films, Stealth Creations, VOY Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Favela Rising (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Favela Rising before you stream it.
Favela Rising Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Andre Luis Azevedo
Andre Luis Azevedo
as Himself
- José Júnior
José Júnior
as Himself
- Michele Moraes
Michele Moraes
as Herself
- Anderson Sa
Anderson Sa
as Himself
Zuenir Ventura
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Matt Mochary, written by Jeff Zimbalist, produced by Jeff Zimbalist.
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Favela Rising Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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Favela Rising – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Favela Rising online?
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Favela Rising (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Favela Rising?
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The main cast of Favela Rising (2005) includes Andre Luis Azevedo, José Júnior, Michele Moraes, Anderson Sa and Zuenir Ventura. The film was directed by Matt Mochary. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Favela Rising released?
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Favela Rising was released on April 24, 2005 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Favela Rising worth watching?
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Favela Rising (2005) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Favela Rising?
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Yes. The official Favela Rising trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.