Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico
Originally released in 2006. Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico is a documentary film. directed by Alex Pereira. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring MV Bill
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (4 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Central Única das Favelas
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico?
Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico was directed by Alex Pereira.
How long is Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico?
Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico released?
Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico was released on March 25, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico?
The main cast of Falcão: Meninos do Tráfico includes MV Bill.