cebolamaria

I loved the idea of different directors seeing the same subject. The result is very irregular, but not in quality. Each piece individually is great, but you almost don't see a connection between them.

I have read criticism about this movie, saying it's not impartial, because it criticizes prohibiton and War on Drugs model, and the promise was to promote a debate. One side of the question is already extensively given, so this documentary shows only the other side. Psychiatrists, social scientists, specialists in public health and security, policiticians, all come to share new ideas on how to deal with drug use, abuse and social questions related to it. It discusses the problem of drug traffic and violence, related to the problem of poverty and favelas in Brazil, where the movie was produced. Mainly in Rio.

Interesting take on the question (and, surprise, I personally don't do drugs).

Joel Zito de Araújo has made a survey around Brazilian culture interlaced with History and social issues, showing the collective shame and scars of slavery and racism, while paying a beautiful tribute to some of the greatest Brazilian actors.