30 Sep 2004
The Miracle of Candeal
The story of the Candeal favela in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, where musician Carlinhos Brown carries out social and cultural initiatives that protect and enrich the lives of its inhabitants every day.
Top Billed Cast
Gerônimo Santana Self
Vevé Calasans Self (archive footage)
Margareth Menezes Self
Márcia Short Self
Lia Chaves Self
Ana Mametto Self
Daniela Mercury Self
Edvaldo Brito Self
Armandinho Self
Roberto Sant'Ana Self
Luiz Caldas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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