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202292 minPGdocumentary

7.9/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Political Systems

Breaking Myths

202292 minPGdocumentary

7.9/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Fernando Grostein Andrade critiques Jair Bolsonaro's presidency while addressing 'catastrophic masculinity' in Brazilian politics during the 2022 election.

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Fernando Siqueira,

Fernando Grostein Andrade,

Leonardo Pirondi

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Fernando Grostein Andrade critiques Jair Bolsonaro's presidency while addressing 'catastrophic masculinity' in Brazilian politics during the 2022 election.

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Fernando Siqueira

Fernando Siqueiradirector

Fernando Grostein Andrade

Fernando Grostein Andradedirector

Leonardo Pirondi

Leonardo Pirondidirector

Fernando Grostein Andrade

Fernando Grostein Andradewriter

Gabriel di Millowriter

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Fernando Grostein Andrade, a Brazilian filmmaker and LGBTQ activist, critiques Jair Bolsonaro's presidency in "Breaking Myths." As Bolsonaro campaigns for re-election in October 2022, Andrade addresses the notion of 'catastrophic masculinity' that shapes Bolsonaro's political identity. Produced by FilmSoul Studios in California, the 92-minute documentary features interviews and visuals that reveal the vulnerabilities of Bolsonaro's leadership and its effects on Brazilian society. The film presents a timely reflection on the political climate in Brazil.

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