City of God (2003)

Drama - Foreign (Brazil) Violent and based on a true story (they must have stretched it). Violent youth gangs living in the housing project (City of God) in Rio de Janeiro. Plenty of violence as the young and poor take to drugs, robbery, and killing. Fights for money and control involve rival gangs and the police. Told from the perspective of a young man wanting out of the turmoil taking place in the 60's, 70's and 80's. Fine performances throughout, very real. Dark and not so hopeful, though some survive. 2 hours 10 min.