Apocalypse in the Tropics
HD
n/a
1h 49m
Petra Costa explores the unsettling transition from democracy to theocracy in Brazil in Apocalypse in the Tropics. Gaining remarkable access to influential political figures like President Lula and former president Bolsonaro, she unveils the growing influence of Christian evangelical leaders in government. The narrative also features a charismatic televangelist with ambitions to manipulate the far-right political landscape, shedding light on the complex interplay between faith and power in contemporary Brazil. The documentary raises vital questions about the future of democracy in an era increasingly dominated by religious ideologies.
