where was michael jackson -they dont care about us filmed?

Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us” was filmed mainly in Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro’s Dona Marta/Santa Marta favela and in Salvador, Bahia, especially Pelourinho.

Filming spots

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Dona Marta/Santa Marta favela in Botafogo.

• Salvador, Bahia, Brazil — Pelourinho and other city scenes.

Extra context

The video was directed by Spike Lee and was known for being controversial because officials worried about how Brazil would be portrayed.

Quick note

There were also two separate short films for the song, but the main well-known location answer is Brazil, split between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador.