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Renato, a dynamic young Brazilian ex-criminal turned percussion drummer does his best to stay straight despite the odds.
This 23-minute film documents a fascinating Brazilian community through the eyes of 23-year old Renato. Despite being born into a society that marginalizes him and his peers, Renato defies his criminal background and engages in the development of his own identity. Drawn to a percussion drumming group, Renato is offered an incredible opportunity and struggles to make new choices for his future.
- Directed by Sylvia Johnson
- Written by Sylvia Johnson
- Produced by Sylvia Johnson/ Joselito Crispim
- Running Time 23 min
- Release Date 2007
- Content Rating Intended Audience: family
- Website Alagados (Sim, Nao Mau Conduto)
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Written by Sylvia Johnson
Produced by Sylvia Johnson/ Joselito Crispim
Cast
Joselito Crispim:
Benjamin Cheek:
Telluride Mountainfilm Festival
deadCENTER Film Festival
The Alagados Project is a documentary film, photography, and education initiative
that aims to increase access to voice for youth from a marginalized community in
Salvador, Brazil and use visual imagery to raise awareness, generate dialogue
between people from different backgrounds, and inspire change.The Alagados College Scholarship Fund makes it possible for a handful of
extraordinary young people from the impoverished community of Alagados who
manage to pass the difficult entrance exam, to attend university. Our goal is to
fund 10 young people through their degrees. Visit www.alagados.com for more info on how to help
