The United Nations once declared Jardim ângela the crime capital of the world. Located in the far southwest of the São Paulo Metropolitan Region near extensive reservoirs and natural resources, the area experienced growth rates close to 50% in the early 90’s with crime peaking by 2001. The opening of a state-funded hospital has greatly improved living conditions for at least one family. Understand the area’s transformation through their daily experiences.

Produced by Outros Filmes for the Urban Age South America Conference, São Paulo, 2008.

Documentário esenvolvido por Outros Filmes para a conferência internacional de urbanismo - Urban Age South America, sediada em São Paulo, 2008.