Apocalypse in the Tropics
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2025-07-03
When does a democracy end and a theocracy begin? In Apocalypse in the Tropics, Petra Costa investigates the increasingly powerful grip Christian evangelical leaders hold over politics in Brazil. She gains extraordinary access to the country’s top political leaders, including President Lula and former president Bolsonaro, as well as to Brazil’s most famous televangelist: a magnetic pastor who aspires to play puppet master to the far-right leader.
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When does a democracy end and a theocracy begin? In Apocalypse in the Tropics, Petra Costa investigates the increasingly powerful grip Christian evangelical leaders hold over politics in Brazil. She gains extraordinary access to the country’s top political leaders, including President Lula and former president Bolsonaro, as well as to Brazil’s most famous televangelist: a magnetic pastor who aspires to play puppet master to the far-right leader.
Released
2025-07-03
Runtime
109
Director
Petra Costa
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Genres
Documentary
Language
English
Production
Impact Partners
Busca Vida Filmes
Plan B Entertainment
Play/Action Pictures
Luminate
Peri Productions
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Silas Malafaia
Silas Malafaia
Elizete Malafaia
Elizete Malafaia
Jair Bolsonaro
Jair Bolsonaro
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Petra Costa
Petra Costa
Alexandre de Moraes
Alexandre de Moraes
Cabo Daciolo
Cabo Daciolo
Damares Alves
Damares Alves
Eduardo Bolsonaro
Eduardo Bolsonaro
Sérgio Moro
Sérgio Moro
Magno Malta
Magno Malta
Gleisi Hoffmann
Gleisi Hoffmann
Paulo Marcelo
Paulo MarceloBianca de Oliveira
Bianca de Oliveira
Geraldo Alckmin
Geraldo Alckmin
Janja Lula
Janja Lula
General Braga Netto
General Braga Netto