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Apocalypse in the Tropics (2025)

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Apocalypse in the Tropics
PG-13 1 hr 49 minJul 11th, 2025Documentary
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When does a democracy end and a theocracy begin? In Apocalypse in the Tropics, Petra Costa investigates the increasingly powerful grip Christian evangelical leaders hold over politics in Brazil. She gains extraordinary access to the country’s top political leaders, including President Lula and former president Bolsonaro, as well as to Brazil’s most famous televangelist: a magnetic pastor who aspires to play puppet master to the far-right leader.
StarringSilas MalafaiaElizete MalafaiaJair Bolsonaro
DirectorPetra Costa
WriterPetra Costa

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 11th, 2025
On Digital & Streaming:July 14th, 2025
Original Language:Portuguese
Executive Producers:Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Jenny Raskin, James Costa, Katy Drake Bettner, Jim Swartz, Susan Swartz, Kate Hurwitz, Felipe Estefan, Rafael Georges da Cruz, Marie Therese Guirgis, Jeffrey Lurie, Brad Pitt, Meadow Fund, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Gal Buitoni, Luciane Toffoli, Leda Stopazzolli
Production Companies:Impact Partners, Busca Vida Filmes, Plan B Entertainment, Play/Action Pictures, Luminate, Peri Productions
Apocalypse in the Tropics on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
admiringpolitical corruptionpoliticalevangelical christianitypolitical intrigue brazilian politicstelevangelist