
News from a Personal War
Documentary · Crime
Overview
A documentary about urban violence in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Policemen, drug dealers, and shantytown dwellers get trapped in a daily war that knows no winners.
Top Cast
Nilton Cerqueira
Nilton Cerqueira
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Nilton Cerqueira
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Carlos Luis Gregório
Carlos Luis Gregório
Himself
Carlos Luis Gregório
Himself
Paulo Lins
Paulo Lins
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Paulo Lins
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Hélio Luz
Hélio Luz
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Hélio Luz
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Rodrigo Pimentel
Rodrigo Pimentel
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Rodrigo Pimentel
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Itamar Silva
Itamar Silva
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Itamar Silva
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