Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

In “Apocalypse in the Tropics,” Petra Costa delves into the blurred lines between democracy and theocracy, exploring the growing influence of Christian evangelical figures on Brazilian politics. She secures remarkable…

A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation that remains.

Directed by Oliver Stone, this 2009 documentary explores the political landscape of South America, focusing on the rise of leftist leaders in the region. Through interviews and on-the-ground footage, the…