Inside the favelas of Rio, back street fighters train their bodies and minds in a fight to stay clear of the drugs trade and become the Slum Ring King. This doc-reality, builds on the intense emotions of those that are fighting not just for a title, but for survival, in an alternative, pop and cult version of an MMA combat championship. Shooted in 17 non-pacified favelas of Rio, Favela Fighters was produced by Cingroup Brazil, directed by Gideon Boulting and Fabio Brasil for Space Channel.
