The Boys from Brazil: Rise of the Bolsonaros

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The remarkable rise of one of the world’s most controversial leaders, Jair Bolsonaro, from obscurity to the presidency of Brazil.

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3 Episodes • Premiered 2022

The remarkable rise of one of the world’s most controversial leaders, Jair Bolsonaro, from obscurity to the presidency of Brazil.

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1. Episode 1

Bolsonaro 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.

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2. Episode 2

Bolsonaro’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.

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3. Episode 3

Coming 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.

Cast

Photo of Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon

Self - Former Chief Strategist to President Trump

Photo of Jair Bolsonaro

Jair Bolsonaro

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Glenn Greenwald

Glenn Greenwald

Self - Investigative Journalist

Photo of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Flávio Bolsonaro

Flávio Bolsonaro

Self - Bolsonaro's Eldest Son

Photo of Carla Zambelli

Carla Zambelli

Self - Federal Deputy / Self - Anti-Corruption Campaigner

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