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"Chronically Unfeasible:" a scathing indictment of Brazil, a land known

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for racial tolerance and happy-go-lucky poor.
Haha.....
Not on your life, actually, as this film shows. Some reviewers were obviously upset that the director explodes the stereotypes which carefully have been nurtured by Brazil's upper classes. Actually, Brazil has the least dispersed wealth in the world: fewer families control more wealth than in ANY other country on earth. The resentment and feeling of powerlessness and hopelessness fuels a class rage which boils--- unseen but deeply felt--- beneath social interactions. The explosions occur in violent crime: Rio and Sao Paulo rank among the most dangerous cities on earth.
But don't let me mislead you: this is an entertaining satire, a skewering with intelligence and rightly-famous Brazilian humor to temper its vitriol.
This is a "must see" for those curious about the world's fastest emerging super power.

Follow Ups:

I'm not surprised. If you follow high-level open wheel - powermatic 10:41:28 06/10/09 (1)
racing (Indy Car, F3, F1) you'll note the high percentage of Brazilian drivers, most if not all of whom come from very wealthy families, allowing them the luxury of continual training and sponsorship as they made their way up the racing ladder.

"dammit"
- Not necessarily from the super rich, no. The real reason is the spectacular junior racing programs which - tinear 15:51:45 06/10/09 (0)
  aren't dominated by family owned or run enterprises. Many times, like in horse-racing, the driver is picked from a pool of talented guys. Go-cart racing is huge in Brazil.
Thanks, I'll look for it. - Dave Mester 01:33:31 06/10/09 (7)
There's also the fictional "City of God", which treats the 'reality' with an astonishing sense of humor. Brazilian art is rich.
- Don't miss "City of Men," both the film and the tv series, with both - tinear 07:26:25 06/10/09 (6)
  available at Netflix.
  - Add to the list: "Pixote" nt - Larry I 13:34:44 06/10/09 (1)
    - "Bus 174" will scare the bejesus out of you. One of the best documentaries, ever. nt - tinear 20:35:52 06/12/09 (0)
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  - Yes, I've seen "City of Men" as well. - Dave Mester 09:52:25 06/10/09 (3)
    Writing, acting, direction all superior to most of American television. Also, while I think of it, a film called "Central Station", made a few years back. Stunning.
    - Don't stop there, then! Brazilian Cinema Novo was a major influence on - tinear 12:47:07 06/10/09 (2)
      major European filmmakers of the sixties and seventies.
      "Vidas Secas," to mention one, often finds its way onto prestigious Best 100 Films lists.
      - Excellent! You've got me wanting to dig. nt - Dave Mester 13:18:34 06/10/09 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Don't stop there, then! Brazilian Cinema Novo was a major influence on posted by tinear on June 10, 2009 at 12:47:07
        
        nt
        
        On this forum, in the distant past, I've reviewed - tinear 16:15:42 06/10/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Excellent! You've got me wanting to dig. nt posted by Dave Mester on June 10, 2009 at 13:18:34
        
        several Brazilian films as well as linked some very good lists.

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