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Documentary about urban violence in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Policemen, drug dealers, and shantytown dwellers get trapped into a daily war that knows no winners.

This TV broadcast documents Chuck Mangione's first concert ever in Rio de Janeiro, in the opening night of his first Brazilian tour. He is interviewed by jazz historian/record producer Arnaldo DeSouteiro and journalist Mylena Ciribelli. Mangione, who plays flugelhorn and Fender Rhodes, leads a band that features his long time reedman Chris Vadala (sax/flute), Gordon Sheard (keyboards), Gordon Johnson (acoustic and electric bass), Joe Bonadio (drums), Billy Martin (percussion), Mark Manetta (acoustic and electric guitar), Rob Matthes (singer and guitar), and Regina Brown (singer). The repertoire includes "Chase The Clouds Away," "Children of Sanchez," "Hot Consuelo," "My Funny Valentine," "Machu Picchu," "Secrets of Love," "Sweet Cheryl Lynn," "Save Tonight For Me," and his greatest hit "Feels So Good." The TV special, directed by Gregorio Rubin, was filmed at the Rio Municipal Theater on May 9, 1986 and broadcasted for the first time on July 1st 1986.

A TV Manchete report on activist Chico Mendes, his commitment with the cause of preserving Amazon forest, and against its devastation, which ultimately led to his death and made him into a martyr of the environmental cause, recognized all over the world.

British documentary showing the intimacy of Ayrton Senna in Brazil. Like his farm in Tatuí, interior of the state of São Paulo, where he built a kart track. He travels by helicopter through the city of São Paulo, to his building in Santana, North Zone of the city. He shows his houses in São Paulo and Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro. And it speaks of its physical and psychological preparation.

Explores the work of young singer Marisa Monte and focuses on a live concert given in Teatro Villa-Lobo in Brazil.

A story about two elders who run away from the attack of street's boys. Tehy meet each each other at last house in Copacabana. The loneliness of the elderly in Brazil is reveal. Honorable Mention at Atlantic film Festival Rio 1990

Based on a tale of Guy De Maupassant. Reaveals a prostitute life's in Rio and a man desperate for love. Juri's Special Award of Atlantic Film Festival - Rio 1989. Arquived at Boston Museum of Fine Arts 1993

Filmed in Rio de Janeiro, during Tony Bennett's third Brazilian tour, this TV special showcases the singer backed by his trio (pianist Ralph Sharon, bassist Paul Langosch and drummer Joe LaBarbera) and a symphony orchestra. Bennett is interviewed by journalists Arnaldo DeSouteiro (who also wrote the screenplay) and Mylena Ciribelli. The repertoire includes "Easy To Love," "All Of You," "When Joanna Loved Me," "Why Do People Fall in Love" and "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."

Based on a tale of Caio Fernando Abreu. A desperate woman, looking for a lover, reveals her dreams. Festival Internacional do Rio - FestRio Fortaleza 1989.