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This series is a work of fiction.

It doesn't represent any real events or people

Curio was never a saint. That's not up for debate.

He dealt drugs

and beat the shit out of anyone who messed with him.

It doesn't make sense to pay tribute to a drug dealer

but truth is, he was the lesser of evils.

And in all of those years he was in charge

the City of God might not have been perfect

but it had some peace.

Go home. You can't be in the streets.

Only family is allowed, man. Get the fuck out!

You're lucky he's in the slum.

We were friends, man.

Are you fucking deaf? Get out!

Don't make things difficult.

Now that the old drug dealer is gone

there's only fear, and a sea of uncertainties left.

Man, seriously? Nobody came to his funeral.

Yeah, Barbantinho.

All my husband did was help this community.

He didn't deserve this.

Auntie Marta.

I wish things had been different.

I'm not your aunt. Look at what you did.

Take a look, Waldemar.

I can't even properly say goodbye to my husband.

Nothing is going to happen to you.

Not to you, not to Day or Amanda.

What about my son?

What about Geninho?

You already murdered his father. What else do you want?

My son's blood?

I'm heartbroken.

But there is one thing that brings me some comfort.

Those who hurt with iron, with iron will be hurt.

Because at least Curio had a wife, he had children.

He had a family.

But you, boy?

There's not a single soul to cry for you.

Inspired by Fernando Meirelles' film

City of God

Based on City of God

a novel by Paulo Lins

City of God: The Fight Rages On

Go home.

I'll stay with him.

I'm not leaving. I'm staying right here.

- Bradock is in the slum. - Don't worry, Mom.

Nobody knows he's here.

But I want to be here when he finds out.

Power passes from one drug dealer to another

and the government can't do a thing!

I apologize for my tone

but I worry about the well-being of Rio's people!

I won't be silenced for being the son of the Secretary of Security!

I will not accept it!

I want to change things because I know his hands are tied!

We can't let those criminals free!

If it's war they want, they've got it!

We need to do something!

- Yeah. - Calm down!

- That's right. - Calm down.

Please, gentlemen! Calm down!

What about the citizens? What's going to happen to them?

The children, the schools, the kindergartens.

People want peace! Not war!

- What's wrong? - Calm down.

It's over for your gang!

You're a thug's doormat!

Is that why you want to stop the intervention?

Tell your boss to explain himself! He defends criminals!

Excuse me?

- Which side are you on? - Calm down.

I apologize, Mr. President.

Show some respect, councilman.

It's not right to insult a colleague on the stand!

What's not right is defending criminals!

- You do! - You defend criminals!

What do you defend? Lies?

Lies are enemies of the truth!

You and your father!

- You're both criminals! - Please, calm down!

How are you?

We used to come here with Dad.

You refused to touch the sand, because it was itchy.

He always got so mad when I pretended to drown.

You were always trouble.

And you were always scared. Always did what he told you.

I can't forget the sight of his body lying on the ground.

He was shot in the back.

I didn't get to go to his funeral.

I'm getting even, Amanda.

- Forget it. - I'm going after Bradock.

Please, forget about that.

I just buried our father.

I don't want to have to bury you too.

Please.

That's enough! Stop it...

Jerusa.

You need to understand. You did what you had to do.

He would have killed you.

You need to be strong, so we can take care of what's yours.

Stand up.

Be fucking strong.

There's some people that want to talk to you.

- What people? - ZeroOnze and some guys.

You can't play in here. Give me that ball.

Pay attention.

Curio, forever missed

Cover that shit up.

Paint over it, man.

What's up, Bradock?

They're unarmed. Show him.

Well, these guys worked for Curio.

They want to talk to you peacefully.

I wouldn't have gotten involved if I didn't trust them.

We're willing to work with you.

All of us were born and raised here. We don't want to leave.

All we want is a chance.

What about you?

I'm going to be honest.

I'm done with this life. All I want is peace. You know?

I want to help my mom, practice Jiu-Jitsu.

I just want some peace.

But first I need your approval.

Are you going to behave?

I'm a man of my word.

I'm keeping an eye on you.

If I see you hanging out with thugs, I'll go after you myself.

You know I will.

- Give me your word? - I do.

I'll talk to you later.

Let's go.

What are you going to do?

- Didn't you trust ZeroOnze? - He ratted on Curio.

How can I be sure he won't stab us in the back?

Barbantinho is here, Boss.

What's up?

Let's go.

- Hey, man. - Hi.

Where's Berenice? I asked her to come.

She had to help her neighbor, who's having a baby.

Tell her next time I expect her to come.

I don't give a fuck who's giving birth or whatever.

I asked her to come because we need to talk.

But that's not the point. Sit down, Barbantinho.

Sit down, Cinthia.

No, thanks.

Barbantinho, I need to strengthen my name in the slum.

Can I count on you?

If it's going to help the community, I'm in.

I want things to go back to the way they used to be.

No bad shit. You know?

You can count on me.

If you need money, or something for the children.

I just need this place to be like it was.

You know, people had respect for Curio.

It might take a while for them to get used to you.

You know?

I'm opening my heart.

I want this place to be peaceful.

You know I didn't mean to start a fucking war.

I just fought for what's mine.

We can't control people

but we'll do anything to keep the peace.

That's what I need.

- Oss. - Oss.

I grew up without a father.

You got to have a father.

You'll always have the love he had for you.

All right?

Thank you.

What about the championship?

It's too soon.

Seriously? But I'm 18.

My career is going to be over before it even starts.

I need that.

I want it more than anything.

Listen, Amanda.

Get one thing in your head.

You're a black slum dog, whose father was a criminal.

Every time you step on the tatami, people are going to stare.

They'll try to bring you down, to immobilize you.

Not just on the tatami, but in life.

You can't afford to make mistakes. Do you hear me?

That's what they want.

- You'll compete when you're ready. - I am ready.

I really am.

Trust me.

If you don't trust me, I'll find another instructor.

- Let's practice. - Yeah.

Death Squad Goes to Trial

Death Squad's Massacre

There will be witnesses in Via Dutra's case

Operation Concorde

I must admit I thought she wouldn't last a day in Rio.

But I was wrong.

Ligia had intuition, and that's rare.

Wilson, take a look at this.

Do you see...

this person, this one

and this one right here?

He's always in the shadows.

Like he's hiding.

So what?

So he's hiding for a reason.

What if we get a better picture?

If he's always with Reginaldo

all we have to do is follow him, and he'll step out of the shadows.

You want to tail Rio's Secretary of Security?

Curio's Arena

Cog 1 x Guests 2

- Goal. - Go right, Marquinho!

Man up! What up, Barbantinho?

Tag him, man!

Hey, Bradock.

- What's up, Barbantinho? - Come here.

What's up, guys?

Do you guys want a beer? Some barbecue.

Hi. How are you?

- Barbantinho. - All good?

- Are we losing? - Yeah, two to one.

The striker and the defense were too scared to come.

Two midfielders got shot. I can't work miracles.

Look at that.

Fuck me.

He's got to be tired.

Not just number 10. Number 30, too.

There.

Is it them?

It's them.

Wilson, stop it. Are you insane?

- They're going to see us. - Sorry.

- Good night. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Ligia.

See that guy in blue?

He has a gambling house. I've photographed him before.

Is that woman in the pictures?

I don't know. I'm not sure.

- Take a picture. - Sure.

Pretend to pose. Smile.

What is it, Li'l Foot?

Where is Jerusa?

I don't know. She didn't come back.

Damn it.

Berenice.

Hey.

I'm here.

How long have I been here?

It's been a week.

How is Curio?

He didn't make it, Cleiton.

It's a miracle you're even here.

- I need to leave. - Calm down.

Berenice, my leg.

Where is my leg?

Berenice, my leg!

I'm fucking crippled!

- I should have died! - Don't say that.

So?

Here it is.

It's her.

I feel like I know her from somewhere.

I'm sure. She's in several other pictures.

That's not it. I think I've met her.

Here it is.

The woman who's always by the Secretary of Security's side

dates the biggest drug dealer of Rio's West Side.

What do you mean?

See this picture?

It was taken after Bradock got out of prison.

This woman is his lawyer.

You think Reginaldo is involved with trafficking?

It wouldn't be the first time.

What do you mean?

I found it.

This is Reginaldo.

People used to call him Melonhead.

Here it is, Boss.

That guy paying him is Li'l Ze.

He ruled the City of God when I lived there.

This could've been the biggest picture of my career

but I'd be signing my death sentence.

Now what?

Should we just throw shit at the fan?

No. Reginaldo is protected by the governor.

People adore him.

Mauricio is right. He's coming for us.

We can only publish it when we have proof.

If Bradock's girlfriend is friends with Reginaldo

he's obviously involved.

But the militia never got involved with trafficking.

How do we link Reginaldo to Bradock and Bull?

We have no idea what she does for Reginaldo or Bradock.

The time will come, Ligia, but we can't miss.

In the head.

Melonhead.

After killing Curio and taking his corner

Bradock tried to get the community to respect him.

But you can't buy respect. You have to earn it.

So the new leader of COG

was counting with Barbantinho's charisma and support.

I'd like a minute of your attention, please.

I'd like to thank everyone who came to this event.

Thank you so much. We organized this especially for you.

I'd also like to thank Bira's band.

You did great.

A special thanks to our host

who paid for all the beer and the barbecue.

Right, guys?

Thank you.

Where were you last night?

I have a home. Remember?

I woke up, and you weren't there anymore.

You were snoring loud as fuck

talking in your sleep, because of your medication.

I went home to have some sleep.

Did you miss me?

Get off me. Stop!

- What? - Fuck!

Excuse me, Boss.

I need to talk to you.

- Seriously, bro. - Get off.

- Don't touch me. - It's nothing.

I was wondering about that Curio business.

Jerusa told me that, after it was done

I'd rank up.

Fuck, no.

Rank up?

Listen up.

Why did people love Curio?

Come on, Bradock.

I don't know.

Fucking answer me.

Answer my question.

He was trustworthy.

Did you love him?

I did, but things had to change.

Then why did you betray my father?

What's going on?

See, Jerusa?

You see that?

That's how things work.

Traitors get killed.

Listen up.

Everything is all right. Don't be scared.

It was personal.

You can play samba. Keep the barbecue going.

Li'l Foot, clean this shit up.

Get me some sauce. I want some barbecue.

Go back to playing the fucking music!

That's an order! Fucking play!

- Happiness. - Yeah.

Let's celebrate.

The state finals.

Girls.

Delano analyzed the contract for me.

And?

He's the biggest scammer.

Since when does Robocop understand about contracts?

Fuck off, Cidao. He went to law school.

You're wrong.

I promise. I'm not.

That guy is scamming us, and we're letting him.

Everybody knows the contract is a scam.

Doesn't take Einstein to know.

- You knew? - What options do we have?

Everybody knows?

- I didn't know. - Hi, girls.

Come on in.

Come on.

- So? - So...

So, we read the contract.

You get everything for yourself.

We do all the work, and you just benefit from it.

What about connections?

What about visibility?

Listen to me.

I've been in this industry since before you were born.

Are you insane? You think you know better than me?

You've been scamming people since before I was born.

Hold on!

Who do you think you are?

There's dozens just like you.

Actually, better than you.

Without me, you'll spend the rest of your life

playing to half a crowd in the slums.

Fuck!

What was I thinking when I decided to give you a chance?

You know what? It was pity.

Who would waste time with a butch and...

- What? - Hold up!

Finish what you were saying.

I'm warning you.

If you breach the contract, you'll never play...

Fuck it!

Fucking asshole.

Motherfucker!

Even though he played tough

Bradock was just a helpless kid who grew up without parents.

The only family Waldemar has ever known was in crime.

Now that he had killed his father

he had to prove he was good enough to rule in Curio's place.

And to rule COG

Bradock needed the support of Cinthia and Bere.

Bravo!

Bravo!

So good!

Hey, councilman.

Hi, Bradock. How are you?

Congratulations, Cinthia.

The kids were amazing.

I'm moved.

Great. Well done, kids.

Cinthia, you should try to take them to that theater in Cinelandia.

They have ballet there.

- You mean the Municipal Theater? - That's the one.

They're good, they're just not quite there yet.

But congrats.

Hi, Berenice.

Are you with me? I'll protect you.

Nobody is going to hurt you.

Amanda.

I heard you're competing in the nationals.

We are finally going to have the champion we deserve.

I'll take care of everything for you and your mom.

- You can count on me. - It's all right.

We don't need your help.

Have you lost your mind? Was I talking to you?

I'm talking to my sister.

I'm sorry.

Amanda.

I'm here.

So, Leticia Karoline...

did you start sending out resumes and looking for a job?

Fuck that.

For fuck's sake. I'm not letting that cracker scam me.

Everything is about you. As usual.

You, you and you.

That's right. You ruin everything.

Did you even think about how much

that would have helped Koral?

I'm just as fucked as you are.

Things are hard, Leka.

At least we are trying to make things work.

I get it. I'm not trying.

That's what you're saying.

You were there. You heard him. I defended both of you.

I was defending us, so he didn't exploit us

but somehow I'm the enemy.

- Is that it? - What are you afraid of?

Of things working out, and leaving the slum like your dad?

Is that it?

Say it.

You know what?

Fuck you, Cidao.

Fuck you too.

What are you doing?

What are you doing, boy?

Wait!

Stop! Hey!

Stop! Get back!

Stay right there, kid.

- Are you stealing? - No...

There's no need for that. It's okay.

- You know how things work. - No, it's okay.

We're having a little chat with him.

No! Let him go!

Little thief.

You've got to be kidding me.

Do you want to die?

You can't steal in my slum.

Kid.

Do you know why they call me Matarrindo?

Hold up. He's going to talk.

Bradock and Li'l Foot were childhood friends.

Both knew very well how things worked on COG.

In the slum, there's a price for stealing.

He's paying for the others.

Where do you want me to shoot? Your hand or your foot?

Just pick one.

Li'l Ze had made Li'l Foot pay the price

but on that day, he got the chance to do things differently.

You can't steal here.

- What's your name? - Josias.

- What? - Josias.

I didn't steal.

Don't lie. Look at me.

Did you or did you not steal?

Yes, sir.

Why did you steal?

- Things are difficult at home. - Does your mom know?

Because I'm going to talk to her.

I wanted to buy sneakers.

Come here. Let's talk.

- Do you go to school? - Yes, in Cimpa.

Let's make a deal.

Bring me your report card.

If you get good grades, I'll give the sneakers.

But if you steal here again, you're fucked.

Get out.

What was he doing here?

Tell me, Cleiton.

I called and he came.

You called him?

Look at what happened to you.

Why don't you start a new life?

Didn't you want to go to Minas Gerais?

Fuck that, Berenice.

Bradock took a leg from me. I'm taking both of his.

I'm going to drink his fucking blood.

What the fuck is that? Where did you get that gun?

Do you want to go to jail?

Look at me!

So? Are you going to tell me or not?

I'm sure there's something bothering you.

I know you, Leka.

It's nothing. I'm just tired. That's all.

I know you better than you do.

Okay?

You know, Grandma, I'm just sad.

I'm going to forget about it. I'm getting a job.

I'm getting a job, so I can take care of you.

What are you talking about?

This band thing is not going anywhere.

Listen, sweetheart.

If you give up now

you're giving up everything you've ever wanted.

I didn't raise you like that.

I raised you to be successful.

To get on the stage, and hold the microphone.

Don't give up.

Are you giving up?

Thanks, Grandma.

You have to pay attention to the teacher.

Hold it here...

Hide the gun.

We're done for the day. Tomorrow at the same time.

Hi, Cinthia.

There's no need to film me.

I bought this for the kids.

- You didn't have to. - Of course I did.

It's all new. It's from the heart.

Don't record me. Just her.

- Just Cinthia. - He's filming the kids.

Maybe later you can film the kids with the instruments.

Thank you so much, but they already have instruments.

- They're old. - But...

They're used to it.

String instruments get better with time.

It has personality. You know?

Come on, Cinthia. I bought it for the kids.

Why don't you shut the fuck up and accept the gift?

- You think you're better than me? - No.

- You think I don't get it? - No.

Let's donate the instruments to another institution.

It would be great. There's going to be music.

Bradock.

That's it! It's over!

It's fucking over!

- It's over, Cinthia! - Record that.

It's fucking over!

Everything is new!

Li'l Foot, get the instruments.

Get the new ones.

Kids deserve the best.

Here, sweetie.

You can take it.

Here.

I got you new ones.

I bought them.

Princess, can you play for me?

The one...

Barbantinho is here.

- What's up? - Bradock.

What is it?

The instruments at the cultural center.

What happened?

You said you wanted to be respected. But like that?

You're making things harder.

Man, if you don't control yourself, you'll lose the community.

Barbantinho, what's the deal?

You think you can tell me what I can or cannot do?

That's not it, Bradock.

But it fucking is!

I respect you.

But the next time you tell me what to do

I'll shoot you in the face.

- Brother... - Fuck off.

Get the fuck out!

Watch your fucking mouth!

Fucking bitch. Who does he think he is?

- Come on. - What did you say?

- What did you say? - He's right.

He tried to tell me what to do.

I know.

Calm down.

You're off the rails.

The raw footage is in here.

The DVD is edited, like you asked.

Thank you so much.

Here's what we agreed on.

Perfect.

See you.

We need to get this over with. He's unpredictable.

He won't even sleep since he killed the old man.

It's almost over. I promise.

I thought you'd be at dinner.

- It was safer not to go. - Why?

He doesn't trust me.

He's paranoid. Doesn't trust anyone.

Here it is.

I think this will change his mind.

How long is the Secretary of Security

and the governor going to allow this?

Reginaldo, what does the State need to do something?

I guarantee, Tucao.

If the governor doesn't allow me to do something about it

I will resign today.

I'm not letting it slide.

We're putting that criminal

behind bars

and restoring peace

to the citizens of the City of God.

That's a promise I'm making live

to the citizens of Rio.

It's either that, or I resign.

That part about resigning if I don't give you permission.

That was gold, Melonhead.

I knew you'd like it.

But if we lose control, we'll lose votes.

On the other hand, if we get that fucker

we'll ensure our win.

After that video, the people love us.

Let's make some lemonade, Governor.

Well done.

You wanted permission? You have it.

Try not to fuck up right before the elections.

Delano, you know that shithole better than anyone.

You're riding with me.

If they resist, open fire.

We have orders to arrest the leader. Let's go.

I just wanted you to know I love you.

I love you too, Berenice.

I love you so much, Cleiton.

Berenice! Bere!

Berenice!

Get off!

Berenice!

Bere!

Bere!

Berenice!