Director:
Tata Amaral
Language:
Portuguese
Producer: Tata Amaral & Geórgia Costa Araújo
Genre:
Feature
Screenwriter: Tata Amaral & Roberto Moreira
Dir. of Photography: Jacob Solitrenick
Editor: Idê Lacreta
Sound: João Godoy
Casting: Patricia Faria
Set Design: Rafael Ronconi
Duration: 90min.
Year: 2006
Screening Times: 02/12/2008 - 8:40pm , 02/16/2008 - 1:50pm, 02/18/2008 - 10:00pm
Description:
On the outskirts of São Paulo, four girls who have been singing together since their childhood fight to fulfill their dream of making a living with their music. Tired of singing back-up for male rap artists, they form their own rap group, find a manager and begin to put on shows in bars and parties. But, just as the dream seems to be coming true, their hopes are dashed by brutal violence, internal jealousies, unplanned pregnancy and the daily events which accompany poverty. Filled with R&B, soul and rap music, this energetic look into modern Brazilian life, explores cultural oppression, chauvinism and urban violence yet manages to stay engaging and upbeat especially in its depiction and appreciation of female friendship.
ADDED SCREENING: Monday, February 18, 10:00pm