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The Edge of Democracy

The Edge of Democracy

2019·Movie·2h 1m

Documentary

7.7 / 10 (391 votes)

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.

Directed by
Petra Costa
Original language
Português
Released
24 January 2019

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

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)