Where Does Cidade de Deus Rank In Latino Films?

It's hard to deny the beauty of this film, but it isn't without its faults.

The iconic 2002 Brazilian film, Cidade de Deus (City of God) is a stellar example of how to portray tragic and gruesome events through a narrative that brings the audience into its world.

This piece is the second in my series of articles that examine and review some of the most significant Latino films of the past couple decades. In the first article, I …