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le favelas come mostra fotografica
Le facciate delle baracche nella favela di Morro da Providencia a Rio de Janeiro, in Brasile, diventano i volti dei loro abitanti.
I grandi occhi che fissano gli spettatori dai muri sono quelli di chi ha visto morire i propri familiari nella guerra dei trafficanti di droga.
Donne soprattutto.
A immortalarle e allestire questa originale mostra รจ stato un fotografo francese che si fa chiamare Jr e che ha intitolato la sua installazione "28mm" Le facciate delle baracche nella favela di Morro da Providencia a Rio de Janeiro, in Brasile, diventano i volti dei loro abitanti. ... more -
The 'Disappeared' in Rio
This is a grim story about life on the streets in Rio -- over 10,000 people have 'disappeared' since the early '90s. What that really means is that they were killed by drug dealers, death squads, or corrupt police officers. And nothing happens. The Guardian story really turns it into more than just statistics; highly recommended. This is a grim story about life on the streets in Rio -- over 10,000 people have 'disappeared' since the early '90s. Wh... more
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The Battle For Rio
In the projects, or favelas, of Rio de Janeiro, former police officers have formed militias to protect inhabitants of the favela. However, in the wake of recent violence, there are reports that the militias are extorting innocent people in exchange for protection from the drug cartels. VC2 Producer Daniel Florencio travels to Rio to investigate. In the projects, or favelas, of Rio de Janeiro, former police officers have formed militias to protect inhabitants of the favela. Howe... more
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Hip Hop in Brazil
VC2 Producer Tania Cuevas gives us backdoor access to hip-hop culture in Brazil. We know the country is beautiful and filled with life, pretty people, and good food, but how did hip-hop become one of the most popular sub-cultures amongst Brazilian youth?
Unlike the United States, hip-hop there continues to embrace the four elements of the artform: djing, graffiti, b-boying, and mcing. They have added their own fresh style and sound putting Brazilian hip-hop on the map.
Besides taking hip-hop to the next level they are using all four elements as a socio-political tool for positive change and education in poor communities labeled "FAVELAS" the slums of Brazil. VC2 Producer Tania Cuevas gives us backdoor access to hip-hop culture in Brazil. We know the country is beautiful and filled with lif... more
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