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...
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Cast
| Negra Li | ... |
Preta
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| Cindy Mendes | ... |
Lena
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| Leilah Moreno | ... |
Barbarah
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Quelynah | ... |
Mayah
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Kamau | ... |
Dante
(as Marcus Vinicius Kamau)
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Negro Rico | ... |
DJ Anjo
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Hadji | ... |
DJ Cocão
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| Thaíde | ... |
Marcelo Diamante
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Adielson Bonam | ... |
Apresentador Show
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Fernando Macário | ... |
Hermano
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Chico Andrade | ... |
Duda
(as Chico Santo)
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Maionezi | ... |
JP
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Ezequiel da Silva | ... |
Robinho
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Nathalye Cris | ... |
Emília
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Black Gero | ... |
Grupo Black Gero
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Valney Damacena | ... |
Zé
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Hébano | ... |
Talarico
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Fernandinho Beatbox | ... |
Z' Africa Brasil
(as Fernandinho Beat Box)
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Rubinho Louzada | ... |
Caixa Balcão Bebida
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Barão Hc | ... |
Barão
(as Barão HC)
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Claudio Galperin | ... |
Médico
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Sandra de Sá | ... |
Maria - Mãe de Preta
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André Mota | ... |
Coral Evangélico
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Paixão de Jesus | ... |
Coral Evangélico
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Thobias da Vai-Vai | ... |
João - Pai de Preta
(as Thobias da Vai Vai)
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| Julio Machado | ... |
Noivo
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Odara Carvalho | ... |
Roberta
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Silveira | ... |
Músico
(as Silvera)
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Zenóbio Fernandes | ... |
Taxista
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Mercílio Duarte | ... |
Delegado
(as Duarte)
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Paula Pretta | ... |
Passageira da Lotação
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Martha Meola | ... |
Passageira da Lotação
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Silvana Matteusi | ... |
Passageira da Lotação
(as Silvana Matteussi)
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| Giulio Lopes | ... |
Antenor
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| Leona Cavalli |
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Andrio Candido | ... |
Cantando Hio Hop
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Directed by
| Tata Amaral | ||
Written by
| Tata Amaral | ... | () |
| Claudio Galperin | ... | () |
| Roberto Moreira | ... | () |
Produced by
| Tata Amaral | ... | producer |
| Geórgia Costa Araújo | ... | producer |
| Guel Arraes | ... | associate producer |
| Andrea Barata Ribeiro | ... | co-producer |
| Bel Berlinck | ... | co-producer |
| Rachel Braga | ... | assistant producer |
| Fernando Meirelles | ... | co-producer |
| Rui Pires | ... | producer |
| Moa Ramalho | ... | executive producer |
| Carlos Eduardo Rodrigues | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Beto Villares | ||
Cinematography by
| Jacob Solitrenick | ... | (as Jacob Sarmento Solitrenick) |
Editing by
| Idê Lacreta | ||
Editorial Department
| Alex Ferreira Barreiro | ... | assistant editor |
| Renato Briano | ... | assistant editor / post-production assistant |
| Claudio Colangello | ... | post-production assistant |
| Nancy Korim | ... | assistant editor |
| Fran Mosquera | ... | post-production coordinator (as Francisco Mosquera) |
| Sandra Oksman | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Daniel Ribeiro | ... | assistant editor |
| Karina Vanes | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Mariana Zdravca | ... | post-production coordinator |
Casting By
| Patricia Faria | ||
Production Design by
| Rafael Ronconi | ||
Art Direction by
| Rafael Ronconi | ||
Makeup Department
| Anna Van Steen | ... | special makeup effects artist |
Production Management
| Cristina Alves | ... | assistant production manager |
| Antonio Irivan de Souza | ... | production manager (as Antônio Irivan de Souza) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Cris Azzi | ... | first assistant director: additionnal |
| Daniela Carvalho | ... | second second assistant director |
| Júlia Pacheco Jordão | ... | first assistant director |
Sound Department
| Tiago Bello | ... | foley editor |
| Ana Chiarini | ... | dialogue editor |
| Kiko Ferraz | ... | foley supervisor |
| João Godoy | ... | sound |
| Felipe Burger Marques | ... | foley artist |
| Eduardo Santos Mendes | ... | sound designer |
| Armando Torres Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Marcelo Ferreira PeeJay | ... | digital effects artist / on-line editor |
| Vanessa Mariano | ... | visual effects |
| Rogério Marinho | ... | visual effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Marcos de Noronha | ... | gaffer |
| Pedro Vargas Ionescu | ... | additional camera operator (as Pedro Ionescu) |
| Eduardo de Andréa Kito | ... | b camera |
| Denis Oliveira | ... | Electrical Assistant |
| Dimas Oliveira | ... | electrician |
| Eduardo Duque Pimenta | ... | second assistant camera (as Eduardo Augusto 'Pimenta' Duque) |
| Alexandre Samori | ... | first assistant camera |
| Marília Scharlach | ... | video assist operator |
| Alexandre Vaz | ... | electrician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Alice Alves | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Daniel Caldeira | ... | assistant location manager |
| Giba Cuscianna | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Thacio Palanca | ... | music production assistant |
| Fil Pinheiro | ... | music programmer |
| Patrícia Portaro | ... | music licensing |
Script and Continuity Department
| Claudio Galperin | ... | script collaborator |
Additional Crew
| Ricardo Gorodetcki | ... | title and credits |
| Marina Puech Leão | ... | production assistant: second unit (as Marina Leão) |
| Anna Luiza Müller | ... | publicist |
| Sérgio Penna | ... | acting coach (as Sergio Penna) |
| Kaiser Wahab | ... | legal counsel: distribution |
| Sérgio Penna | ... | acting coach (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Malu Fontenelle | ... | thanks |
| Alain Fresnot | ... | thanks |
| Leandro Maciel | ... | thanks |
| Adriana Milagres | ... | thanks |
| Antonio Pinto | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Coração da Selva
- Globo Filmes (co-production)
- O2 Filmes
- Tangerina Entretenimento
Distributors
- Elo Audiovisual (2006) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Downtown Filmes (2007) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Filmmuseum Distributie (2007) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- International Film Festival Rotterdam (2007) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (for)
- Red Envelope Entertainment (2007) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- W-film (2010) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Anywhere Road Entertainment (2007) (United States)
- Filmfreak Distributie (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Palisades Pictures (2007) (United States)
- Tiger Releases (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Yazbek e Portaro Advogados (legal services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Followed by Antônia (2006). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Sou Negrão See more » |