City of Men (Cidade Dos Homens)

Director: Paulo Morelli

Cast: Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Jonathan Haagensen, Rodrigo dos Santos, Camila Monteiro, Naíma Silva

(Miramax Films, 2008) Rated: R

US theatrical release date: 29 February 2008 (Limited release)

UK theatrical release date: 11 April 2008 (General release)

[29 February 2008]

by Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters Film and TV Editor

Birthrights

City of Men is shaped by the uneven, difficult rhythms of father and sons, the boys' determination to connect across years of pain and legacies of revenge.
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