Pietro’s mom, photographer, Journalism student, and resident of Complexo do Alemão: Josiane is 31 years old, and sees the slum where she was born as her main inspiration for her creative process, reflecting her life experiences, memories, and affections. She believes in the slums’ potentials and, through photos and videos, seeks to deconstruct stereotypes, creating ocial transformation. Determined and persevering, Josiane’s biggest dream is to travel the world, documenting different people and cultures.
SLUMS’ CREATIVE POTENTIALS
VIDEOS
FROM PENHA NEIGHBORHOOD TO THE WORLD
BY JOSIANE SANTANA
Vinícius Rodrigues
Vinícius, 23 years old, is a ballet dancer of Cia. Suave and Cia. de Dança Passinho Carioca and director of AfroBlack dance company. In 2019, he will perform a new show with Cia. Espetáculo Cria in 18 Brazilian cities, Europe, and Asia.
Editing: BRENO FORTES E CLAUDIO PORTUGAL
Soundtrack: PEDRO PIU
POETIC ATTACK
BY JOSIANE SANTANA
Mc Martina
Mc Martina, a Poet, Rapper, and Producer, is the creator of Slam Laje, the first monthly poetry battle that takes place, on an itinerant basis, in each community of Conjunto de Favelas do Alemão. She is also one of the founders of Coletivo Poetas Favelados, a group that declaims marginal poetry in public transportation and spaces in Rio de Janeiro.
Editing: BRENO FORTES E CLAUDIO PORTUGAL
Soundtrack: RAMO-1
PHOTO GALLERY
