613702 event 1541166852 1541166852 Film Synopsis: Sebastião’s two-decade quest is to use badminton, a sport he never played, to transform the kids in a humble favela in Rio de Janeiro.  Using love, sweat and the innovative training technique of samba dancing to teach badminton, Sebastião imagined and created a community of champions, family and dreams.  The competitive yet tender relationships of young players and the qualifying of players for the 2016 Olympic Games reveal that even the most unlikely of dreams can become reality.

]]> Rise Up & Care identifies and builds personal relationships with leaders of successful, passionate, and innovative non-profits in developing communities around the globe. Then, Rise Up & Care inspires partner organizations, their communities, and the world through high quality short and long documentary films. Join us in viewing, “Bad & the Birdieman”,  directed by award-winning co-director of City of God, Katia Lund. 

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