Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico
Synopsis
The documentary presents the life of young favela dwellers who work with drug trafficking. The documentary was recorded between 1998 and 2006, when the producers visited various poor communities in Brazil, recording a total of 90 hours of video. The name of the documentary comes from the term "falcão" (falcon) used in the slums to refer to the lookouts who keep watch over the community and inform when the police or a rival group approaches. During the recordings the two producers had to face the hostile environment where the boys lived.
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- Director
- Alex Pereira
- Original Title
- Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Central Única das Favelas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Pereira
MV Bill, Celso Athayde
Department Leadership Roster
MV Bill
Producer
Celso Athayde
Producer
Alex Pereira
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico
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What is Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico about?
The documentary presents the life of young favela dwellers who work with drug trafficking. The documentary was recorded between 1998 and 2006, when the producers visited various poor communities in Brazil, recording a total of 90 hours of video. The name of the documentary comes from the term "falcão" (falcon) used in the slums to refer to the lookouts who keep watch over the community and inform when the police or a rival group approaches. During the recordings the two producers had to face the hostile environment where the boys lived.
Who directed Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico?
Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico was directed by Alex Pereira.
Who stars in Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico?
The principal cast of Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico includes MV Bill.
When was Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico released and how long is it?
Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 58m.