News from a Personal War (1999)

A documentary about urban violence in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Policemen, drug dealers, and shantytown dwellers get trapped in a daily war that knows no winners.

Cast (6)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

N

Nilton Cerqueira

Himself

C

Carlos Luis Gregório

Himself

P

Paulo Lins

Himself

H

Hélio Luz

Himself

Rodrigo Pimentel

Himself

I

Itamar Silva

Himself

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