Movies That Move You

What Makes Me Happy.... Inspirational Documentaries
Favela Rising is a documentary that follows the life of Anderson Sa who not only brings hope, positivity and music to a violent and drug run favela, but also overcomes one of the most debilitating disabilities you could imagine. A true hero and inspiration. In the directors words, "FAVELA RISING celebrates the strength of the human spirit to assert itself in the face of human rights violations, social injustice, and unexpected adversity. Chronicling the rise to greatness of the AfroReggae movement, the film shows how the music and culture of Brazil's underclass transform into a catalyst for grassroots social-change. But most of all, FAVELA RISING is the story of a community that works. The success of the film should be judged on how well it serves to activate its viewers; how well it inspires action." www.favelarising.com