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In the America's with David Yetman
Favelas and Samba in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Season 4
Episode 410
The shanty towns of Río Janeiro play a pivotal role in the city's cultural history. They are home to a rich cultural life and their own social organization. Along the way in their history they have provided the artistic and dramatic talent for Brazil's most important international artistic contribution, Carnaval in Río. David visits favelas and speaks with residents there.
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