Ônibus 174
- Documentary
- Crime
Documentary depicts what happened in Rio de Janeiro on June 12th 2000, when bus 174 was taken by an armed young man, threatening to shoot all the passengers. Transmitted live on all Brazilian TV networks, this shocking and tragic-ending event became one of violence's most shocking portraits, and one of the scariest examples of police incompetence and abuse in recent years.
Bus 174 is a 2002 documentary that chronicles a real-time hostage crisis aboard a bus in Rio de Janeiro on June 12, 2000. The film captures the armed siege and its tragic conclusion, offering a stark examination of police response and urban violence in Brazil.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Bus 174 — frequently asked
What is Bus 174 about?
The documentary depicts an actual hostage-taking incident on a Rio de Janeiro bus where an armed young man threatened passengers. The event was broadcast live on Brazilian television and exposed failures in police handling and broader issues of violence in the city.
When was Bus 174 released?
Bus 174 was released on October 22, 2002.
Is Bus 174 based on a true event?
Yes, the documentary depicts the real hostage crisis that occurred on June 12, 2000, in Rio de Janeiro, which was transmitted live on Brazilian TV networks.
What are the main themes of Bus 174?
The film examines police incompetence and abuse, the circumstances of urban violence, and the impact of live media coverage on a criminal crisis.
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