City of Men

Name: City of Men
Director: Fernando Meirelles
Genre: Drama
Released: 2002-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 36 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Phellipe Haagensen, Jonathan Haagensen, Roberta Rodrigues

The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha and Acerola, who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum, 'City of Men' brings into sharp relief the condition of children and adolescents in these areas, realistically yet with a dose of humor.