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Manda Bala

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Manda Bala (2007)

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Reviews Counted: 8

Fresh: 7

Rotten:1

Average Rating: 8.1/10

Consensus: The exciting and fast-paced documentary Manda Bala shows many sides of Brazil -- from the humorous and upbeat to the violent and disturbing.

Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Synopsis: In Brazil, known as one of the world's most corrupt and violent countries, MANDA BALA follows a politician who uses a frog farm to steal billions of dollars, a wealthy businessman who spends a small fortune bulletproofing his cars, and a... In Brazil, known as one of the world's most corrupt and violent countries, MANDA BALA follows a politician who uses a frog farm to steal billions of dollars, a wealthy businessman who spends a small fortune bulletproofing his cars, and a plastic surgeon who reconstructs the ears of mutilated kidnapping victims. --© Sundance Film Festival [More]

Director: Jason Kohn

Director: Jason Kohn
Producer: Jason Kohn, Jared Ian Goldman, Joey Frank
Studio: Slowhand Cinema

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Pretty darn good flick that made me not want to visit Brazil anymore. Not that anyone would be interested in my ears, but I... More
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Harlequin68 08/20/07
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How are frog farms and ear replacement surgery connected in Brazil? I am glad you asked... The enthralling... More
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