A Guerra à Santa

A sobering, thought-provoking documentary that examines the intersection of faith and political power with a critical eye.

Directed by

Alessandra Orofino, Gustavo Rosa de Moura

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Juliette, Sergio Von Helder, Pr. Marco Feliciano

Tagline

First they divide the faith, then they take control of the rest.

Overview

Why does a Saint provoke such hatred in those who seek to rule the country? For many people, Our Lady of Aparecida is the patroness of Brazil—the mother of Jesus. Yet, Bishop JB Carvalho has labeled Aparecida the “right-hand woman of Satan” and called for her to be stripped of her status as Brazil’s patroness. It was in his very church that Flávio Bolsonaro chose to be baptized. Among so many pastors, why surround oneself with someone who spreads hatred against people’s faith?

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, politics, power, corruption

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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