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Manda Bala Not Rated, 85 min. Directed by Jason Kohn September 6, 2007 at 7:00 pm
Part of the Sundance Institute Documentary Series |
| A country long known for its beautiful beaches, lush rain forests, and vibrant
culture, Brazil has recently developed a reputationfor corrupt politicians, kidnapping, and plastic surgery. By artfully
connecting these seemingly disparate elements, first-time director Jason Kohn’s Manda Bala examines the tragic
domino effect that has reshaped the face of the country and created an entire industry built on corruption. With a stylish
score, lush imagery, and probing interviews with kidnappers, kidnap victims, and the people who profit off of them, this
is a film that reveals the Brazilian reality that corruption and kidnapping represent two sides of the same violent coin:
the rich steal from the poor while the poor steal the rich. Followed by a discussion of the film and the state of documentary
filmmaking with director Jason Kohn and 2007 Sundance Film Festerival Juror, Carlos Sandoval.
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