The Edge of Democracy (2019)

Name: The Edge of Democracy
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Dilma Rousseff, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Michel Temer, Eduardo Cunha, Jair Bolsonaro

2h 1m Brazil

Documentary

Plot

Set against the backdrop of Brazil's tumultuous political landscape, this documentary intertwines personal stories with national upheaval, highlighting a critical era in democracy. Through remarkable access to former Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, viewers experience their journeys from power to downfall. The film paints a vivid picture of a deeply divided nation, reflecting on the complexities of leadership and the fragile state of democracy. It serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges facing Brazil and similar democracies today.

Cast

Dilma Rousseff Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Michel Temer Eduardo Cunha Jair Bolsonaro Sérgio Moro Paulo Maluf Jean Wyllys Aécio Neves Gilberto Carvalho Petra Costa Barack Obama Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom Nelson Mandela Li An