A gritty Netflix drama follows the lives of children living on the streets of Rio, culminating in a harrowing true-life massacre.
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Based on the 2013 Brazilian film 'City of God', the series explores the real-life story of the Candelária massacre, where police opened fire on homeless children in 1993, killing at least 8.
The show's creator, Sérgio Machado, was inspired by his own upbringing in the city's favelas and aims to shine a light on the harsh realities facing marginalized youth in Brazil.
call sheet
Sérgio Machado, Netflix, Children Of The Church Steps, City of God: The Fight Rages On, The Chi, City of God
A gritty Netflix drama follows the lives of children living on the streets of Rio, culminating in a harrowing true-life massacre.
beat sheet
Based on the 2013 Brazilian film 'City of God', the series explores the real-life story of the Candelária massacre, where police opened fire on homeless children in 1993, killing at least 8.
The show's creator, Sérgio Machado, was inspired by his own upbringing in the city's favelas and aims to shine a light on the harsh realities facing marginalized youth in Brazil.
call sheet
Sérgio Machado, Netflix, Children Of The Church Steps, City of God: The Fight Rages On, The Chi, City of God