The Edge of Democracy

Netflix | Release Date: June 19, 2019

5.3	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 176 Ratings

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AnalyDewaFeb 9, 2020

dilmãe honesta sofreu um golpe;
lula ladrão roubou meu coração;
sergio moro, aécio e temer na cadeia!!!

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

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isthatcaioFeb 9, 2020

e vão ter que aceitar bolsominions¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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let0Feb 9, 2020

FILME PERFEITO LENDARIA DEMAIS!!! b0ls0n4r0 fr4c4ss4d0.........................

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F2105Feb 11, 2020

Para quem é Brasileiro, esse documentário retrata bem nosso país,e nem adianta invadir e dar nota baixa, o documentário ainda será bom.

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Renilson42Jun 20, 2019

Excellent review of the last political facts in Brazil that are bringing it's dark past days to the present. The images, interviews, photography, are amazing and unique.

9 of 21 users found this helpful912

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vascaoJun 20, 2019

Dramatic, impressive,
tremendous, scary, shocking. It is the saga of a people in their struggle for identity in a country so unequal, prejudiced and in large majority with little knowledge and exploited and manipulated by a powerful oligarchyDramatic, impressive,
tremendous, scary, shocking. It is the saga of a people in their struggle for identity in a country so unequal, prejudiced and in large majority with little knowledge and exploited and manipulated by a powerful oligarchy and great economic power and that controls the mainstream media.… Expand

7 of 17 users found this helpful710

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cadmodiasJun 19, 2019

A great description of Brazil and how the democratic project in South America is something harder e deeper then anything anyone has ever imagined.

8 of 20 users found this helpful812

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douglascardosoJun 20, 2019

just want to say something: thanks for your work, petra. you really did that!

6 of 15 users found this helpful69

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AndreiafonsilJul 25, 2019

Excelente documentário! Vale a pena ver e rever, para não de esquecer da história!

4 of 10 users found this helpful46

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OtavioRiosJan 27, 2020

A great step in the career of the young producer Petra Costa, an even greater milestone for the historical account of what happened in the "democratic" scenario of contemporary Brazilian politics. Worthy of the Oscar nomination.

2 of 5 users found this helpful23

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FapcJan 24, 2020

Very intriguing and good documentary.. You feel likeyou are watching a thriller. Highly recommended

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cldpinheiroFeb 8, 2020

A triste história de uma país que tem tudo pra ser maravilhoso mas é impedido por forcas políticas obscuras.

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zytriJun 21, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The documentary has a very precise and broad coverage of the facts, a very concise and well-directed line of thought, and an exquisite direction. The narration and the soundtrack set the country's anguish spectacularly, leaving both the reality of corruption cases explicit, as well as how corruption in the country has become the main weapon of corrupt and authoritarian politicians, and sank the country in an illegitimate and extremist government.… Expand

5 of 13 users found this helpful58

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manduoficialJun 25, 2019

O documentário retrata a imagem política do Brasil na crescente ascenção do PT e a grande queda do mesmo. O documentário nos relata algo sensato e verdadeiro sobre como a política e tóxica e corrupta, onde até mesmo juízes e pessoas doO documentário retrata a imagem política do Brasil na crescente ascenção do PT e a grande queda do mesmo. O documentário nos relata algo sensato e verdadeiro sobre como a política e tóxica e corrupta, onde até mesmo juízes e pessoas do Supremo Tribunal Federal se vem em uma relação tática com o dinheiro. A fotografia e a narrativa e incrível diga de um documentário cinco estrelas.… Expand

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RowsxJul 19, 2019

Sad, shocking and real! Totally creepy! There seems to be no hope for such dystopia.

3 of 8 users found this helpful35

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HeytorJul 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente filme que denuncia a trajetória fascista que estamos passando. Que tudo poda dar lugar para uma grande revolução socialista… Expand

3 of 8 users found this helpful35

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saurahJan 13, 2020

documentários retratam a realidade de uma forma criativa, este retrata de uma forma crua. muito feliz por ter sido indicado ao oscar como melhor documentário

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jordanalvesJun 30, 2019

The best of documentary of brazil, i’m Brazilian and so very like this movie.

4 of 11 users found this helpful47

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lfdcsJun 24, 2019

Great movie! The imagery is so well-thought and rounded-up that it made me tear up. However, it should've focused more on media's role within the Coup, as well as the US role in undermining the incipient Brazilian democracy.

5 of 14 users found this helpful59

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Cansado247Jul 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic documentary with the clear and perfect narrative, of a Brazil heading to the top, then in free fall towards a new dictatorship unfortunately.… Expand

3 of 9 users found this helpful36

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fepesoaresJan 14, 2020

The awsome reflection of brazil, unfortunelly this is the reality here. Great director!

2 of 6 users found this helpful24

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DuducapFeb 8, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect. Wonderfull. The brazilian cople retract. Lets go resistence. Democracy in risc on Brazil.… Expand

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

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AngelPJun 20, 2019

Um documentário essencial, em todos os seus aspectos, para entender o jogo político que não só levou ao golpe de uma presidenta democraticamente eleita, como também foi um passo para a ascensão da extrema-direita no jogo político brasileiro.Um documentário essencial, em todos os seus aspectos, para entender o jogo político que não só levou ao golpe de uma presidenta democraticamente eleita, como também foi um passo para a ascensão da extrema-direita no jogo político brasileiro. As partes em que mostram o congresso brasileiro retratam, de forma icônica, com um tom pessoal e verdadeiro, o congresso mais conservador desde a redemocratização do Brasil.… Expand

7 of 22 users found this helpful715

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FerreiraCarvalhJun 24, 2019

Um documentário visionário para história e sensível para quem esteve do lado certo da história.

4 of 13 users found this helpful49

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Fabiank2Jun 20, 2019

A tour de force through the coup that put Brasil on the road to fascism. Absolutely haunting movie.

6 of 20 users found this helpful614

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katezoeAug 7, 2019

A fascinating documentary on another country heading toward the road to perdition and the corruption between top government officials and the major companies that run the country.

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jacobinaJun 26, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The truth behind the scenes of the coup. Lula is a political prisoner. The coup was primarily responsible for plunging the country into unemployment and other social problems.… Expand

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rodrigosoaresamMar 30, 2020

The movie shows well what happen in Brazil in the past. Actually the country is controlled by a family of lunatics. They want to just get rich and be power. They don't care about the people. The movie shows that they need to cut off Dilma.The movie shows well what happen in Brazil in the past. Actually the country is controlled by a family of lunatics. They want to just get rich and be power. They don't care about the people. The movie shows that they need to cut off Dilma. After it... Terror movie!… Expand

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JordanLaytonApr 28, 2020

A multi-faceted story of Brazil's political and justice systems surrounded by the overwhelming influence of mob mentality on a fragile democracy. This film about impeachment, corruption, and protest gets up close and personal with all of itsA multi-faceted story of Brazil's political and justice systems surrounded by the overwhelming influence of mob mentality on a fragile democracy. This film about impeachment, corruption, and protest gets up close and personal with all of its subjects. It is shocking in both its content and in how thorough it is in its presentation.… Expand

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victorbuteraApr 10, 2022

Petra Costa é audaciosa e original. “Democracia em Vertigem” é um soco no estômago que escancara a enorme rede de tráfico de influência que assombra o Brasil desde sua concepção enquanto Estado. Uma síntese ousada de um dos períodos políticosPetra Costa é audaciosa e original. “Democracia em Vertigem” é um soco no estômago que escancara a enorme rede de tráfico de influência que assombra o Brasil desde sua concepção enquanto Estado. Uma síntese ousada de um dos períodos políticos mais turbulentos da história da nação, mas moldada como uma “carta de amor” por Costa que acerta na acidez, mas erra na parcialidade óbvia (não espere apartidarismo) vinda de um projeto muito bem idealizado, que também se destaca por suas filmagens amplas da imponente Brasília e seus edifícios arquitetonicamente bem planejados, e pela claustrofobia nas multidões fervorosas marchando pelas ruas enquanto o país se divide.

Petra Costa is audacious and original. "The Edge of Democracy” is a punch in the stomach that opens wide the huge network of influence trafficking that haunts Brazil since its conception as a state. A bold synthesis of one of the most turbulent political periods in the nation's history, but shaped as a "letter of love" by Costa that hits the acidity, but errs in the obvious partiality (do not expect non-partisanship) coming from a very well-idealized project, which also stands out for its extensive footage of the imposing Brasilia and its architecturally well-planned buildings, and for the claustrophobia in the fervent crowds marching through the streets while the country is divided… Expand

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