Nego Bala - Sonho

Nego Bala was born and raised in Boca do Lixo, São Paulo’s roughest neighborhood.
In his reality, there weren’t many opportunities.

This film is based on real facts from his life, who, at age 11, wrote the lyrics for the song “Sonho” during his first time at a juvenile detention center.

The oppressive penitentiary system takes out from kids the right to dream.
But there's no cage for talent.
There are no bars for imagination.

"To dream is to look inward. To learn is to remember. There's no sorrow in my tears today. There's no hate in my tears anymore. Joy and inspiration."

May this story inspire other kids to never give up on their dreams.

Directed and written by Douglas R. Bernardt
Produced by Stink Films
Realisation AKQA/CoalaLab

Editor: Lucas Moesch
Assistant Editor: Marcela Ilha Bordin