Favela Gay (2014)

Favela Gay (2014) poster

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:

Cast

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
More Films in Genre: Documentary

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.