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News from a Personal War

1999João Moreira Salles,Kátia Lund
IMDb: 8.2/10
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A documentary about urban violence in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Policemen, drug dealers, and shantytown dwellers get trapped in a daily war that knows no winners.

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What is News from a Personal War (1999) about?

A documentary about urban violence in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Policemen, drug dealers, and shantytown dwellers get trapped in a daily war that knows no winners.

Who stars in News from a Personal War?

News from a Personal War stars Nilton Cerqueira (Himself), Carlos Luis Gregório (Himself), Paulo Lins (Himself), Hélio Luz (Himself), Rodrigo Pimentel (Himself). The film was directed by João Moreira Salles.

How long is News from a Personal War?

News from a Personal War has a runtime of 57 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated N/A.

Is News from a Personal War worth watching?

News from a Personal War holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. Fans of Documentary, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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