Favela Government (1970)

Favela Government (1970)

How a street gang became a government Brazil 30 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Brazil's "Red Command" drug cartel is considered a plague by the government. But for the people of the favelas they control, Red Command *is* the government. They’re the de facto leadership of the area. The gang has taken over the role of the authorities in their shanty towns, where the state has long abandoned them. Away Days got special access to the Rio favelas, hanging out out with young foot-soldiers, speaking to commanders, and seeing how civilians live between the gangs and the equally violent police militias.

Cast

Jake Hanrahan is Reporter / Producer
Reporter / Producer
Louis Hollis is Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Thiago Dezan is Field Producer
Field Producer
Sam Black is Music