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  1. Mar 23, 2011
    9
    Truly uplifting stuff, the lead figure Anderson Sa is a collosal character whose rhythm and soul puts mainstream culture to shame. You can criticize the film all day if you like but it portrays a moment in the lives of Favela culture that is true. I learnt about how vulnerable the strong are and that we should never take anything for granted. 90/100
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  1. All in all, the movement turned out to be a godsend for Rio natives, but the film is merely a pep rally.
  2. Reviewed by: Erik Pedersen
    70
    A daring and emotional documentary.
  3. 75
    The larger message remains clear: Unified communities have more power than they realize, and the most vicious enemy of progress is learned helplessness.