Summaries

Determined to escape their poverty-stricken lives, four talented young women living on the underprivileged outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, form an all-female rap group but find their road to success is riddled with sexism, racism, and violence. One by one, they succumb to their grim realities. Until they discover that out of struggle come strength, and out of strength, the courage to continue on.—Echo Bridge Home Entertainment

Four young black women live in the neighborhood of Brasilandia, in the underprivileged outskirts of Sao Paulo, and fight for the dream of making a living with their music. Friends since childhood, Preta, Barbarah, Mayah and Lena constantly need to fight against poverty, violence and sexism. They succumb to their grim realities, but end up gathering the pieces of the group and regaining the joy of singing together.—Tata Amaral

Details

Keywords
  • brazil
  • band
  • hip hop
  • women's issues
  • african brazilian culture
Genres
  • Drama
  • Musical
Release date Feb 8, 2007
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin Brazil
Official sites Official site
Language Portuguese
Filming locations São Paulo, Brazil
Production companies Globo Filmes O2 Filmes Coração da Selva

Box office

Gross US & Canada $3550
Opening weekend US & Canada $3550
Gross worldwide $3550

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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