Movies and TvShows featuring "brazilian-prison-system" theme.

The story of Cadu, a public defender who sees his life change after being mistaken for a drug dealer.

Brotherhood is an action-packed TV show that takes place in the 1990s in the Sao Paulo Brazilian prison system. It follows the story of a black female protagonist who gets involved with a prison gang after her brother is kidnapped. As she fights for survival, she must navigate through violence, corruption, and organized crime.

Carandiru is a gripping drama about the lives of several inmates in the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil. It explores themes of crime, brutality, and the struggles faced by both prisoners and prison guards. The movie is based on the book 'Estação Carandiru' by Dráuzio Varella, who worked as a doctor in the prison. It touches on topics such as police brutality, LGBT issues, and the Brazilian prison system. The film follows multiple storylines and recounts a historic event known as the Carandiru Massacre.

Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime is a captivating TV show that delves into the real-life murder case of Elize Matsunaga. The series examines the heinous crime, the investigation, and the subsequent trial, providing a compelling look into one of Brazil's most notorious criminal cases.

Follow the story of a gang fighting against the system in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as they engage in bank robberies, assassinations, and political struggles. The movie explores themes of friendship, death, and the Brazilian culture and politics.

This documentary series details how Brazil was shaped by centuries of armed conflict, from the first conquerors to today's violence.

Behave is a gripping documentary that delves into the Brazilian prison system and explores the social and crime issues in Rio de Janeiro and Southeast Brazil. The film provides a stark and thought-provoking portrayal of the challenges and complexities faced by inmates and the society at large.

In Justiça, Maria Ramos puts a camera where many Brazilians have never been – a criminal courtroom in Rio de Janeiro, following the daily routine of several characters. There are those that work there every day (public attorneys, judges, and prosecutors) and those that are merely passing through (the accused).