City of Men (2002)
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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Episode 1 - Sábado
Release Date: 2003-10-14Acerola saves a rich boy from drowning and they become good friends. As the realization that people from different social classes hits them, they form a group called "The Ordinaries".
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Episode 2 - Dois Pra Brasília
Release Date: 2003-10-21Acerola enters a group dance competition while Laranjinha's aim is to stay with three different girls all through the night and then take a fourth home.
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Episode 3 - Tem Que Ser Agora
Release Date: 2003-10-28The two take a trip to Brasília, to talk to Presidente Lula and give him a letter from an elderly prisoner.
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Episode 4 - Os Ordinários
Release Date: 2003-11-04The two young men go to the beach, where they surf, watch girls and think about losing their virginity.
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Episode 5 - Buraco Quente
Release Date: 2003-11-11Laranjinha's cousin Esperto wants to leave the drug dealing business but knows he will run into obstacles. Laranjinha and Acerola decide to help him get out.