The Miracle of Candeal

The Miracle of Candeal

2004 · 125 min · ★ 5.7 · Documentary, Music

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.

Directed by Fernando Trueba

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