Poverty and the Cycle of Violent Youth in 'City of God'
'City of God' depicts the cylindrical cycle of violence that is forced upon the underprivileged.

Antonio Pinto was born in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. He is known for his work on Colateral (2004), Cidade de Deus (2002) and A Hospedeira (2013). Son of famed cartoonist Ziraldo, brother of film and stage director Daniela Thomas, brother of film director Fabrizia Alves Pinto, first cousin of film actor Fernando Alves Pinto.
'City of God' depicts the cylindrical cycle of violence that is forced upon the underprivileged.
This film was filled with great plot points. Unfortunately, they all contradicted each other and clashed. Had the premise of Awake been more consistent and accurately portrayed the real world aspect, I think this could have been an extreme success.