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The Edge of Democracy (2019)

Movie ★ 7.7 121 min

Documentary

A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation that remains.

Petra Costa Director Petra Costa Writer

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Released
January 24, 2019
Runtime
121 min
IMDb
tt6016744
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Cast

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Edge of Democracy about?
A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation that remains.
Who directed The Edge of Democracy?
The Edge of Democracy was directed by Petra Costa.
Who stars in The Edge of Democracy?
The Edge of Democracy stars Dilma Rousseff, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Michel Temer, Eduardo Cunha.
When was The Edge of Democracy released?
The Edge of Democracy is a 2019 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Edge of Democracy?
You can watch The Edge of Democracy with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.