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Bus 174

Bus 174 (2002)7.8 /10

R (US) · Brazil · Portuguese · 150 min · Jan 17, 2003 · More  
Directed by:  José Padilha, Felipe Lacerda

Storyline:  A meticulous investigation into the hijacking of a bus in Rio de Janeiro's affluent South Zone on June 12, 2000. The incident, broadcast live for four hours, paralyzed the nation. The documentary interweaves the story of the hijacking with the life of the perpetrator, using archival footage, interviews and official documents. It reveals the transformation of a typical Rio street kid into a criminal, as both narratives form a discourse that highlights the factors that contribute to Brazil's violence.

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