(Favela Government)

Content: Brazil's "Red Command" drug cartel is considered a plague by the government. But for the people of the favelas they control, Red Command *is* the government. They’re the de facto leadership of the area. The gang has taken over the role of the authorities in their shanty towns, where the state has long abandoned them. Away Days got special access to the Rio favelas, hanging out out with young foot-soldiers, speaking to commanders, and seeing how civilians live between the gangs and the equally violent police militias.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

30 minutes

Year:

2025

Directors:

Jake Hanrahan

Production companies:

H11 Studio

Actors:

Reporter / Producer

Director of Photography

Field Producer

Executive Producer

Music

Crews:

Director

Director of Photography

Music

Producer

Executive Producer