They Killed My Brother (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2013, They Killed My Brother is a documentary film directed by Cristiano Burlan, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Reconstructing the details of the death of his brother, Rafael Burlan da Silva, twelve years ago, the filmmaker Cristiano Burlan launches a personal journey that leads to the heart of a cycle of violence in the outskirts of São Paulo — like the neighborhood Capão Redondo, where his family lived and where his 22 year-old brother was killed with 7 shots in 2001. Exploring his brother’s reasons for involvement with drugs and car theft, the director exposes parts of his own family history, listening to relatives and friends, whose testimonies bring to light the fates of several characters, mapping the history of painful emotional wounds.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, They Killed My Brother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Killed My Brother page.
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- Where can I watch They Killed My Brother (2013)?
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- Is They Killed My Brother worth watching?
- They Killed My Brother holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was They Killed My Brother released?
- They Killed My Brother was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.