The Edge of Democracy (2019)
Movie 2h 1m ★ 7.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Released in 2019, The Edge of Democracy is a documentary movie. It is directed by Petra Costa. The cast includes Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama and Dilma Rousseff. The running time is 2h 1m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.7 out of 10.
75Tonight Score Very well rated.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Petra CostaDirector
- Nelson Mandelaas Self (archive footage)
- Barack Obamaas Self (archive footage)
- Dilma Rousseffas Self
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silvaas Self
- Michel Temeras Self
- Eduardo Cunhaas Self
- Jair Bolsonaroas Self
- Sérgio Moroas Self
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Questions about The Edge of Democracy
- What genre is The Edge of Democracy?
- The Edge of Democracy is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in The Edge of Democracy?
- Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Dilma Rousseff, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Michel Temer appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Edge of Democracy?
- Petra Costa directed The Edge of Democracy.
- How long is The Edge of Democracy?
- The Edge of Democracy runs for 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- Is The Edge of Democracy worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Edge of Democracy?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
