Is City of Men (Cidade dos Homens) right for your family?
Series 2002 36 min/ep.
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.
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The series depicts the lives of young people in a Rio de Janeiro favela, featuring elements of danger and humor.
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