The tradition of buying votes

The systematic buying of votes in Brazil is widespread, but increasingly contested. The local power-struggle in Coelhos mirrors a profound conflict in Brazil between two fundamentally different ways of doing politics. The buying of votes and the struggle for democracy is a part of life in the favelas of Brazil, but the conflict is rarely seen or discussed.

Community leaders as Clovis and Carlos play a key role in Brazilian Politics as a link between politicians and the poor community. For better or for worse. The local power-struggle in Coelhos mirrors a profound conflict in Brazil between two fundamentally different ways of doing politics. The systematic buying of votes and the dedicated struggle for democracy. They are both part of life in the favelas of Brazil - but the conflict is rarely seen or discussed.

An intimate portrait raising big questions

Battle of Rabbit Town invites the spectator to witness how the present political struggles in Brazil takes place. It takes you out on the streets and inside the bars where politics is discussed. And it takes you into the homes where the political consequences are felt. It shows another side of a neighbourhood infamous for being violent and dangerous: the political passion and personal struggles.

Through an intimate portrait of two people, Battle of Rabbit Town raises fundamental questions about democracy in Brazil and elsewhere. To your right you can find more material about the democractic situation in Coelhos and Recife. And don’t hesitate to contact us if you want to know more.