Favela Government (2025)
Brazil's "Red Command" drug cartel is considered a plague by the government. But for the people of the favelas they control, Red Command *is* the government. They’re the de facto leadership of the area. The gang has taken over the role of the authorities in their shanty towns, where the state has long abandoned them. Away Days got special access to the Rio favelas, hanging out out with young foot-soldiers, speaking to commanders, and seeing how civilians live between the gangs and the equally violent police militias.
Director: Jake Hanrahan
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Jake Hanrahan as Reporter / Producer |
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Louis Hollis as Director of Photography |
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Thiago Dezan as Field Producer |
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Jonny Pickup as Executive Producer |
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Sam Black as Music |
| Directing | Jake Hanrahan | Director |
| Camera | Louis Hollis | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Sam Black | Music |
| Production | Thiago Dezan | Producer |
| Production | Jonny Pickup | Executive Producer |