Apocalypse in the Tropics

Jul 3, 2025

1h 49m

★ 7.5

Overview

When does a democracy end and a theocracy begin? 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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Impact Partners

Busca Vida Filmes

Plan B Entertainment

Play/Action Pictures

Luminate

Peri Productions

Apocalypse in the Tropics Trailers

Cast

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Silas Malafaia

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Elizete Malafaia

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Jair Bolsonaro

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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Petra Costa

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Alexandre de Moraes

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Cabo Daciolo

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Damares Alves

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Eduardo Bolsonaro

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Sérgio Moro

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Magno Malta

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Gleisi Hoffmann

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