Rhythms of Resistance (2013)
A look at the Pacifying Police Units (UPPs) in Rio de Janeiro through politicized speeches by artists from some locals communities. With music and performances thematizing social exclusion and police violence, these artists discuss the rhetoric of peace and question to what extent the arrival of the UPP does not represent an intensification of the criminalization of poverty.
Director: Jason O'Hara
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: September 1, 2013
Screenplay
Country: Brazil, Canada
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rhythms of Resistance about?
- A look at the Pacifying Police Units (UPPs) in Rio de Janeiro through politicized speeches by artists from some locals communities. With music and performances thematizing social exclusion and police violence, these artists discuss the rhetoric of peace and question to what extent the arrival of the UPP does not represent an intensification of the criminalization of poverty.
- Who directed Rhythms of Resistance?
- Rhythms of Resistance was directed by Jason O'Hara.
- How long is Rhythms of Resistance?
- Rhythms of Resistance has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Rhythms of Resistance?
- Rhythms of Resistance is a Documentary film.
- Where was Rhythms of Resistance produced?
- Rhythms of Resistance was produced in Brazil, Canada.