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Apocalypse in the Tropics

2025 · 109 min

A sober, gripping documentary that feels like a political thriller, tracing how faith and power intertwine with mounting unease.

Overview: Through deep examination, this documentary from Oscar nominee Petra Costa explores the profound impact of evangelism on Brazil's political landscape.
How it feels: Tense, dark, earnest and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, corruption, faith, politics
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
corruption
faith
politics
media
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none