Rise of the Bolsonaros

Rise of the Bolsonaros

114 mins | Documentary | Aug. 30, 2022

This documentary tells of the extraordinary rise of Jair Bolsonaro, from relative obscurity to the ultimate seat of South American power. Told through intimate interviews with some of those closest to him including his eldest son Flávio, former government ministers, as well as his opponents, explore Bolsonaro’s brilliant yet ruthless journey to the presidency, with high-stakes drama, guns and God.

Rise of the Bolsonaros

114 mins | Documentary | Aug. 30, 2022

Rise of the Bolsonaros
This documentary tells of the extraordinary rise of Jair Bolsonaro, from relative obscurity to the ultimate seat of South American power. Told through intimate interviews with some of those closest to him including his eldest son Flávio, former government ministers, as well as his opponents, explore Bolsonaro’s brilliant yet ruthless journey to the presidency, with high-stakes drama, guns and God.
IMDb rating 7.1
Producers PBS International, BBC
Original title Rise of the Bolsonaros
Directors Matthew Hill, Richard Maxwell
Writers