Favela Gay (2014)
Favela Gay tells the story of eleven individuals in their own words. Living in eight slums (favelas) in Rio de Janeiro, these members of the LGBTQ community – two transgender women, a crossdressing man, a travesti prostitute, a famous carnival dancer, two community activists, and even a young man who used to be transgender, but transitioned back – have fought prejudice and seen some of the most unsavoury sides of the city.
Director: Rodrigo Felha
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: October 7, 2014
Cast
- Jean Wyllys - Himself
Screenplay
Music: Ricardo Imperatore
Cinematography: Arthur Sherman
Editing: Quito Ribeiro
Production: Luz Mágica Produções
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
slum, prejudice, gay theme
More Films by Director: Rodrigo Felha
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Favela Gay about?
- Favela Gay tells the story of eleven individuals in their own words. Living in eight slums (favelas) in Rio de Janeiro, these members of the LGBTQ community – two transgender women, a crossdressing man, a travesti prostitute, a famous carnival dancer, two community activists, and even a young man who used to be transgender, but transitioned back – have fought prejudice and seen some of the most unsavoury sides of the city.
- Who directed Favela Gay?
- Favela Gay was directed by Rodrigo Felha.
- Who stars in Favela Gay?
- Favela Gay stars Jean Wyllys.
- How long is Favela Gay?
- Favela Gay has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Favela Gay?
- Favela Gay is a Documentary film.
- Where was Favela Gay produced?
- Favela Gay was produced in Brazil.