City of God

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Lil Ze is then ambushed and gunned down by a group of kids.

Once the war between Lil Ze and Knockout Ned started, the police got involved.

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Most of the main cast ofCity of God, particularly the young characters, were not professional actors.

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The real Knockout Ned, Manoel Machado Rocha, was arrested in May 1979 but was freed shortly after.

Imagery from City of God

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The Ruts shoot Lil Ze in City of God

City of God is a Brazilian crime drama directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund. Set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, the film chronicles the rise of organized crime through the eyes of a young boy named Rocket. As Rocket grapples with the harsh realities of his surroundings, the film explores themes of poverty, violence, and survival, offering a poignant and unflinching look at the impact of crime on a community.

A newspaper at the end of City of God

A collection of characters from the greatest movies of all time including Woody the Cowboy from Toy Story, the Godfather, and Frodo Baggins

An interview during the ending credits of City of God

Rocket from City of God holding a camera

The Ruts at the end of City of God

Characters running in City of God: The Fight Rages On

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