The Boys from Brazil: Rise of the Bolsonaros
★ 5.4·2022·1 seasons · 3 episodes·Series
Documentary
Synopsis
The remarkable rise of one of the world’s most controversial leaders, Jair Bolsonaro, from obscurity to the presidency of Brazil.
Episodes
Season 11
Episode 1Bolsonaro makes a remarkable rise from the political fringe to the edge of presidential power. He uses controversy and the power of television to lead a political insurgency.59m2
Episode 2Bolsonaro’s 2018 campaign turns him from rank outsider to president of Brazil. With his sons at his side, he uses social media to achieve an extraordinary electoral victory.59m3
Episode 3Coming to power on a platform of radical, populist change, Bolsonaro sets out to deliver for his base from the beginning. Determined to commercially exploit the Amazon rainforest – whatever the cost – the next four years have a profound effect on Brazil and the rest of the world.59m
Episode 1Bolsonaro makes a remarkable rise from the political fringe to the edge of presidential power. He uses controversy and the power of television to lead a political insurgency.59m2Episode 2Bolsonaro’s 2018 campaign turns him from rank outsider to president of Brazil. With his sons at his side, he uses social media to achieve an extraordinary electoral victory.59m3Episode 3Coming to power on a platform of radical, populist change, Bolsonaro sets out to deliver for his base from the beginning. Determined to commercially exploit the Amazon rainforest – whatever the cost – the next four years have a profound effect on Brazil and the rest of the world.59mCast
David MirandaSelf - Federal Deputy
Michelle BolsonaroSelf (archive footage)
Andrew FishmanSelf - Investigative Journalist, The Intercept
Sam CowieSelf - Journalist
Terrence McCoySelf - Brazil Bureau Chief, The Washington Post
Brian WinterSelf - Former Brazil Chief Correspondent, Reuters
