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200824 minPGdocumentary

The Posse - Brazil

200824 minPGdocumentary

São Paulo's stark wealth disparity is highlighted through the lives of six young friends in a rap group, navigating challenges in a city of extremes.

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

The Posse - Brazil

2008• 24 minPG

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São Paulo's stark wealth disparity is highlighted through the lives of six young friends in a rap group, navigating challenges in a city of extremes.

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São Paulo, Brazil, exemplifies the stark divide between wealth and poverty, with a population of 15 million living in extreme contrasts-from luxurious penthouses to overcrowded favelas. Within this urban landscape, a group of six young friends forms the Posse, bonded by their passion for rap music. As they navigate the challenges of their environment, they strive to carve out a better future, showcasing resilience and creativity amid the socio-economic disparities that define their city.

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