Hundreds of years ago the Portuguese expanded their territorial claims by pushing deep into the South American jungles. Today, the openness of the Brazilian border has resulted in a cultural melting pot enriching the lives of millions. But the relatively easy access has led to a steady flow of illicit international trafficking that continues to shake the foundations of Brazilian society and risk Brazil's role in protecting the Amazon and its indigenous...

The Divine Divas are the icons of the first generation of Brazilian transvestite artists. Américo Leal, the director's grandfather, ran the Rival Theater, one of the first stages hosting men dressed as women. The film shows the talent and the stories of a generation that revolutionized sexual behavior.

Scholars, experts and activists explore gender issues, the politics of sexuality and the impact that they have on women's lives.

With unprecedented access to some of Rio's most wanted criminals, this gripping film offers an intimate look at one of the bloodiest urban conflicts on earth.

Geórgia Guerra-Peixe takes us on a journey through her native Mangueira, a slum district in Rio de Janeiro hosting one of Brazil's top samba schools. Among the characters we meet is Mestre, the leader the school, whose imitation of a full Samba band puts Hip-Hop beatboxers to shame. There is also "Granny", whose grandmother was a slave and who earned her nickname by having 168 great-grandchildren. At first the stories seem mundane, but the relaxed...

A celebration of Brazilian poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade's sensual vision. The first of four great documentaries by Heddy Honigmann that we will release on DVD over the coming year.

A powerful, award-winning examination of the tragic series of events that followed a desperate bus hijacking in Rio de Janeiro in 2000 that turned deadly when a SWAT team took evasive action against the drug-addled hijacker.

In an ancient riverfront village outside of present-day Lisbon, a fisherman inhabits both the solitude of the river and the shared routines of family life that rhythmically bring him ashore, as his daughter prepares for her wedding. An observational portrait of the place, individual, community, belonging, and labor.

A rural region in the state of Goiás is struggling to survive in the Brazilian savanna. Its young people have left in a rural exodus; since 2014, no young people live in the region. Monoculture farming and the exploitation of water resources have left Paulistas' countryside cracked. In July, it's vacation time. Children return from cities to visit their parents and life on the farm.

Explores the music and culture of Brazil.