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City of God or its Portuguese name Cidade de Deus was released worldwide in 2003.  It’s about gang life in Rio de Janeiro.  It involves a kid, Rocket, who grows up with a camera in hand.  He doesn’t want any participation in this illegal lifestyle.  He remains in proximity to the gang members as he matures, but far enough away where he is relatively safe.  It’s a movie based on a true story where living in a rough environment is common occurrence for many kids in such disparity between the economic classes.  The opportunities or places to increase their skill sets are sorely lacking, which is reflected in the tagline, “If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you.”