2016 Olympics: How Is Rio Transforming?

Reshaping Rio (2013): Preparation for the World Cup and the Olympics has shaken up Rio de Janeiro s urban landscape For downloads and more information visit: http://www.journeyman.tv/?lid=65147 We ve been living here for 30 years and now we have nowhere to go", says Maria Estele, whose family is being evicted from their home. Behind the grand plans for stadiums, tourist attractions and new transport links lie whole communities being forcefully removed, often with less than 24 hours notice. "They call us invaders. We are workers of this city and we should have land rights", says Altair Guimaraes, who has mobilised mass support with fellow residents. The slum dwellers claim they can t afford to go elsewhere, and the compensation or relocation offered by the government are no replacement for their bulldozed homes. "The mayor, Eduardo Paes, wants to destroy our history". With protests continuing and a legal challenge looming, will Rio be ready for kick off in just over a year s time? SBS Dateline - Ref. 5775 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world s most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world s top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you ll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.