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Critic Leslie Felperin
rated 8

...lets the powerful compilation of original and archive footage, material shot on the ground in the middle of riots and by drones soaring hundreds of feet above Brasilia, tell the story.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic David Ehrlich
rated 7

Petra Costa's haunting documentary about Brazil’s recent slide towards dictatorship feels like a preview of what's coming to America.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Cast & Crew

Petra Costa
As Self
Petra Costa
Director
Petra Costa
Writer
Barack Obama
As Self (archive footage)
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
As Self (archive footage)

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The Edge of Democracy is a gripping documentary that delves into the tumultuous history of Brazil, exploring the rise and fall of two presidencies and the personal and political struggles that have shaped the nation. With unprecedented access to Presidents Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff, filmmaker Petra Costa weaves a cautionary tale of democracy in crisis, revealing the complex truth behind the polarized nation. Through Costa's personal memories and accounts of her family's political and industrial past, the film offers a unique perspective on the dramatic events that have defined Brazil's recent history.

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