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 - A Fila
Release Date: 2005-11-18Laranjinha is hit by stray bullet during gang shoot-out. At the hospital, Acerola searches for him.
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Episode 2 - Tá Sobrando Mês
Release Date: 2005-11-25Laranjinha and Acerola are hard pressed to earn money, but each one goes after it his own way.
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Episode 3 - Atração Fatal
Release Date: 2005-12-02Laranjinha gets to work as a DJ in the community radio station. Meanwhile, a rebel girl from the asphalt gets involved with the local drug boss.
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Episode 4 - As Aparências Enganam
Release Date: 2005-12-09Acerola runs into more trouble than he expected when taking care of a poodle.
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Episode 5 - Em Algum Lugar do Futuro
Release Date: 2005-12-16