I'm Ugly But Trendy

I'm Ugly But Trendy

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 16, 2005

Runtime

1h 0m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

53%

Original Title

Sou Feia Mas Tô na Moda

Production Companies

Toscographics

Director

Denise Garcia

Description

Documentary about the musical and social phenomenon of Brazilian funk (or Carioca Funk), a style derived from Miami Bass, based on repetitive bass drum loops and lyrics full of sexual and violent overtones, not directly related to American funk/soul music. This style emerged in the slums and poor neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro, and is deeply associated with the lower social classes, but is gradually being accepted on higher social circles. The film is specially interested in women's participation, focusing on its major female stars.