The Miracle of Candeal

The Miracle of Candeal

5.7IMDb Score
Released:2004-09-30
Duration:125 min
Country:Spain
Director:Fernando Trueba
Actors:Carlinhos Brown, Bebo Valdés, Mateus Aleluia, Cézar Mendes, Caetano Veloso
Production:Fernando Trueba PC, Iberautor, Canal+ España, BMG Music Spain, TVE

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.

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