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City of God
Movie (2002)
In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood, while José “Zé” Pequeno is an ambitious drug dealer diving into a dangerous life of crime.
Movie (2002)
In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood, while José “Zé” Pequeno is an ambitious drug dealer diving into a dangerous life of crime.
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Sex & Nudity
The film features explicit sexual references, sexual situations including rape and adultery, and scenes of a couple in bed together.
Violence & Gore
The movie contains brutal violence, casual beatings, spousal abuse, frequent peril, and uncountable deaths.
Profanity
The dialogue features strong language and homophobic slurs.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
There are frequent explicit scenes of drug use, drug dealing, and addiction.
Frightening Scenes
The film features frequent peril and tense, disturbing scenes including a deeply disturbing rape scene and continuous threats.
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Positive messages
There is little tolerance beyond family and close friends, with most arguments settled through shootings.
Role models
There are two strong female characters.
Representation
The movie includes two strong female characters.
Learning
Families can discuss the evolution of the characters from children into adults.
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