Dancing with the Devil (2009)

Dancing with the Devil (2009) poster

Rio de Janeiro. September, 2008. Three men stalk the gloomy back-alleys of the city's notorious slums. Spiderman, a 28-year-old drug lord, embarks on a routine patrol through the shadowy streets of Coréia, the sprawling slum he controls. Inspector Leonardo Torres, a muscle-bound operative from Rio's drug squad, inches through the alleys of another shantytown, shots ringing out around him. And Pastor Dione, an evangelical preacher intent on ending Rio's drug conflict, trawls the slums for lost souls. With unprecedented access to some of Rio's most wanted men, Dancing with the Devil in the City of God tells the story of Rio's drug war through the eyes of three men locked into one of the bloodiest urban conflicts on earth. Written by Jon Blair and Tom Phillips

Director: Jon Blair
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
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Country: Brazil, United Kingdom
Language: English, Português
Original Language: en

Keywords

gang, drugs, favela

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dancing with the Devil about?
Rio de Janeiro. September, 2008. Three men stalk the gloomy back-alleys of the city's notorious slums. Spiderman, a 28-year-old drug lord, embarks on a routine patrol through the shadowy streets of Coréia, the sprawling slum he controls. Inspector Leonardo Torres, a muscle-bound operative from Rio's drug squad, inches through the alleys of another shantytown, shots ringing out around him. And Pastor Dione, an evangelical preacher intent on ending Rio's drug conflict, trawls the slums for lost souls. With unprecedented access to some of Rio's most wanted men, Dancing with the Devil in the City of God tells the story of Rio's drug war through the eyes of three men locked into one of the bloodiest urban conflicts on earth. Written by Jon Blair and Tom Phillips
Who directed Dancing with the Devil?
Dancing with the Devil was directed by Jon Blair.
How long is Dancing with the Devil?
Dancing with the Devil has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Dancing with the Devil?
Dancing with the Devil is a Documentary film.
Where was Dancing with the Devil produced?
Dancing with the Devil was produced in Brazil, United Kingdom.