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Documentary Reveals Evangelical Influence on Brazil's Far-Right

7/1/2025

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Petra Costa's gripping documentary, "Apocalypse in the Tropics," delves into the unsettling connection between evangelical Christianity and Brazil's far-right politics, especially during Jair Bolsonaro's reign. Premiering at DOC NYC on July 9 and streaming on Netflix from July 14, the film uncovers the alarming rise of theocracy within Brazilian democracy. Don't miss the trailer!

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Story summary

Petra Costa's gripping documentary, "Apocalypse in the Tropics," delves into the unsettling connection between evangelical Christianity and Brazil's far-right politics, especially during Jair Bolsonaro's reign. Premiering at DOC NYC on July 9 and streaming on Netflix from July 14, the film uncovers the alarming rise of theocracy within Brazilian democracy. Don't miss the trailer!