City of God The Fight Rages On is an crime drama HBO Max Brazilian series based on the 2002 movie City of God by Paulo Lins. Music from the show’s soundtrack feature artists like Marcelo D2, Tim Maia, Seu Jorge and many more.
Set two decades after the events of the film, the series has Wilson “Rocket” Rodrigues achieving his dreams of becoming a photo journalist. He returns to the favela to document the disputes between drug dealers, police, militiamen, and politicians and how the events impact the lives of its residents.
Cast: Alexandre Rodrigues as “Busca-pé” (“Firecracker”/”Rocket”), Thiago Martins as “Lampião” (“Lamp”), Roberta Rodrigues as Berenice, Sabrina Rosa as “Galinha’s” wife, Edson Oliveirra as “Barbantinho” (“Little String”), Wayne LeGette as “Touro” (“Bull”), Marcos Palmeira, Andréia Horta
City of God The Fight Rages On Soundtrack List, Music by episodes
Episode 1 Songs – S01E01
- Convite para Vida – Seu Jorge
- Zerovinteum (feat. Fernanda Abreu) – Planet Hemp
- Glamourosa – MC Marcinho & DJ Marlboro
- Easy – The Commodores
- Beleza Beleza Beleza – Trio Mocotó
- Juízo Final – Nelson Cavaquinho
- Tambor de Aço – Marcelo D2
Episode 2 Songs – S01E02
- Tambor de Aço – Marcelo D2
- Suite for Violoncello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude – Johann Sebastian Bach
- Nobody Can Live Forever – Tim Maia
- Yeezy Slide Freestyle 01 – Leall, Big Bllakk, Derek & Samuka
- Glamourosa – MC Marcinho & DJ Marlboro
Score Composer: Érico Theobaldo, Beto Villares
External Links: IMDb
Series Streaming on: HBO Max
Production companies: O2 Filmes