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202360 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Political Polarization

Extremists.br

202360 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Radical views have grown in Brazil's public discourse, affecting how people engage in politics and society.

Political Polarization

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Radical views have grown in Brazil's public discourse, affecting how people engage in politics and society.

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Caio Cavechinidirector

Carlos Juliano Barroswriter

Caio Cavechiniwriter

Carol Pireswriter

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Politicians and influencers in Brazil discuss the rise of radical views in public discourse. The series features activists who reflect on their past actions and the role of anonymous voters in shaping political outcomes. It examines how extreme opinions have entered mainstream conversations, affecting Brazilian society and democracy. Through personal stories, the series illustrates the forces driving radicalization and its consequences for the nation's political climate. "Extremists.br" was produced in Brazil and is presented in Portuguese.

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