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Favela Government

2025-05-20 · 30 min · ★ 8.0

Documentary

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.

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Directors
Jake Hanrahan
Production companies
H11 Studio
Countries
United Kingdom
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Released

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Jake HanrahanJake HanrahanReporter / Producer
Louis HollisLouis HollisDirector of Photography
Thiago DezanThiago DezanField Producer
Jonny PickupJonny PickupExecutive Producer
Sam BlackSam BlackMusic

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