Synopsis
Determined to escape their poverty-stricken lives, four talented young women living on the underprivileged outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, form an all-female rap group but find their road to success is riddled with sexism, racism, and violence. One by one, they succumb to their grim realities. Until they discover that out of struggle come strength, and out of strength, the courage to continue on.
Scores
Overall Score
22.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
11.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
3.1%
Review Aggregate
79.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 93% of 15 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, character-driven, realistic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
grittycharacter-drivenrealisticemotionallightheartedstylized
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negra Li | 2007 | $115,000 | $174,000 | (est) |
| Cindy Mendes | 2007 | $71,000 | $107,000 | (est) |
| Leilah Moreno | 2007 | $53,000 | $81,000 | (est) |
| Quelynah | 2007 | $44,000 | $66,000 | (est) |
| Sandra de Sá | 2007 | $37,000 | $56,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score93.0
RT critic review count15
Rotten Tomatoes audience score76.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes443
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $3,550 | $5,372 |
| International | 2007 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $3,550 | $5,372 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $1,775 | $2,686 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $20,000 | $30,265 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $7,000 | $10,593 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $343,000 | $519,050 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $770,000 | $1,165,215 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $600,000 | $907,960 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $1,741,775 | $2,635,769 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $2,000,000 | $3,026,532 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $80,000 (est) | $121,061 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $35,000 | $52,964 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $103,000 | $155,866 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $400,000 | $605,306 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $2,618,000 | $3,961,730 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $-876,225 | $-1,325,961 |
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