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On page 251 of Drugging the Poor, the author tells of one “People’s War on Drugs” in the favelas of Brazil. Watch the film Favela Rising online at
http://www.viewchange.org/videos/favela-rising or other online video sites. It is also on reserve in the LSC library if you’d prefer to watch it there. After you’ve
watched the film, take a look at the educational guide by clicking here
Look at the Fact Sheets on pages 22, 23 and 26 (of the educational guide, linked above). What similiarities, differences, or general information surprises you and why?
Choose a quote from page 25 (of the educational guide, linked above) and discuss what you think it means and how it helps you understand something about the conditions
in Brazil.
What is one thing you learned from the film t
hat you’re most likely to remember?