Deep Dive: The Brink (2019)
Film Lens
The Brink is a documentary that follows Steve Bannon from his time in the Trump administration through the aftermath of the 2018 midterm elections. It captures his efforts to build a global populist movement alongside figures such as Nigel Farage, Marine Le Pen, and Jair Bolsonaro. The film provides an inside look at Bannon's strategies and interactions with these political allies.
Directed by Alison Klayman, the film employs a fly-on-the-wall approach, allowing viewers to witness Bannon's candid moments and his unfiltered thoughts. The narrative is shaped by Bannon's ambitions and the political climate of the time, presenting a complex portrait of a controversial figure in contemporary politics.
Why Watch
- •See Bannon's strategies for a global populist movement.
- •Meet political figures like Marine Le Pen and Jair Bolsonaro.
- •Find out why critics called it an urgent documentary.
Did You Know
•The film has an 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 103 reviews.
•The Brink received a score of 71 out of 100 on Metacritic from 25 critics.
•The film runs for 91 minutes and was released in 2019.
•It features notable political figures like Steve Bannon and Nigel Farage.
Perfect For
Political documentariesPopulismTrump administrationSteve Bannon