Bus 174

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DocumentaryCrime

2002, Movie, 1h 58min

Documentary depicts what happened in Rio de Janeiro on June 12th 2000, when bus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to shoot all the passengers. Transmitted live on all Brazilian TV networks, this shocking and tragic-ending event became one of violence's most shocking portraits, and one of the scariest examples of police incompetence and abuse in recent years.

Country: Brazil

Director:

José Padilha

Cast:

Rodrigo Pimentel,

Luiz Eduardo Soares,

Yvonne Bezerra de Mello,

Sandro do Nascimento

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7.8

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8.0

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Critic Will Lawrence

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This powerful film offers no excuses for Sandro's actions, but his situation demands our empathy.

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Critic Marc Savlov

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"This ain’t no action movie. This is serious shit, bro." Truer words were never spoken...

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On June 12th, 2000, a young man from the slums of Rio de Janeiro took dozens of passengers hostage on bus 174, threatening to kill them all. The tense standoff lasted for over 4 hours, captivating audiences on live television as the police struggled to stop him. This powerful documentary delves into the social factors that led to the crisis, painting a disturbing portrait of violence, desperation, and the darker side of humanity.

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