City of God

Overview

Set in the 1970s favelas of Rio de Janeiro, two childhood friends embark on contrasting journeys. Rocket, an aspiring photographer, captures the escalating drug violence that plagues his community, hoping to share their story. Meanwhile, José “Zé” Pequeno, driven by ambition, plunges into the treacherous world of drug trafficking, embracing a life filled with peril and power. As their paths diverge, the stark realities of their choices unfold against the backdrop of a city rife with chaos.