A documentary chronicles the harrowing events of June 12th, 2000, when a young man took a bus in Rio de Janeiro hostage, threatening to harm the passengers. The tense standoff was broadcast live on all Brazilian TV networks, resulting in a tragic conclusion and a stark portrayal of violence and police ineptitude.
Bus 174
On a bus in Rio de Janeiro, a young gunman takes hostages, drawing widespread media attention and a desperate police response, as his troubled past is slowly uncovered.