Manda Bala explores corruption, violence, and economic disparity in Brazil, focusing on the connections between political fraud and kidnapping. The documentary examines how embezzlement fuels crime, following a wealthy businessman who invests in bulletproof cars, a plastic surgeon who reconstructs ears of kidnapping victims, and a frog farmer tied to a money-laundering scheme. Through gripping storytelling and striking visuals, Manda Bala exposes the deep-rooted corruption shaping Brazil’s social and criminal landscape. Winner Sundance Best Documentary