The Miracle of Candeal

Sep 30, 2004

2h 5m

★ 5.2

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Fernando Trueba PC

Iberautor

Canal+ España

BMG Music Spain

TVE

The Miracle of Candeal Trailers

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Cast

Self

Carlinhos Brown

Self

Bebo Valdés

Self

Mateus Aleluia

Self

Cézar Mendes

Self

Caetano Veloso

Self

Marisa Monte

Self

Gilberto Gil

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