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Favela Gay
Favela Gay

Favela Gay

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Documentary

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Favela Gay tells the story of eleven individuals in their own words. Living in eight slums (favelas) in Rio de Janeiro, these members of the LGBTQ community – two transgender women, a crossdressing man, a travesti prostitute, a famous carnival dancer, two community activists, and even a young man who used to be transgender, but transitioned back – have fought prejudice and seen some of the most unsavoury sides of the city.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Runtime

74 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

07 October 2014

Country

Brazil

Cast

Jean Wyllys

Jean Wyllys

Himself

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