8.0
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Apocalypse in the Tropics (2025)
Bias Rating
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Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
When does a democracy end and a theocracy begin? In Apocalypse in the Tropics, Petra Costa investigates the increasingly powerful grip Christian evangelical leaders hold over politics in Brazil. She gains extraordinary access to the country’s top political leaders, including President Lula and former president Bolsonaro, as well as to Brazil’s most famous televangelist: a magnetic pastor who aspires to play puppet master to the far-right leader.
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NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Overview
When does a democracy end and a theocracy begin? In Apocalypse in the Tropics, Petra Costa investigates the increasingly powerful grip Christian evangelical leaders hold over politics in Brazil. She gains extraordinary access to the country’s top political leaders, including President Lula and former president Bolsonaro, as well as to Brazil’s most famous televangelist: a magnetic pastor who aspires to play puppet master to the far-right leader.
Starring Cast
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NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critically examining the rise of far-right extremism and authoritarian tendencies under a conservative government, highlighting threats to democracy and an attempted military coup.
The film critically examines societal divisions and the impact of a rising religious movement on Indigenous rights, environmental policies, and LGBTQ+ discrimination, highlighting a strong and explicit focus on DEI themes within its narrative.
Secondary
"Apocalypse in the Tropics" offers a positive portrayal by critically examining homophobic policies and their detrimental impact on LGBTQ+ communities in Brazil. The film exposes how far-right leaders contribute to marginalization and repression, framing these as external forces. Its narrative actively challenges discriminatory stances, thereby affirming the need for LGBTQ+ rights and respect.
The film portrays evangelical Christianity as a problematic force driving far-right politics, political disruption, and social unrest in Brazil. It highlights how specific theological interpretations are used to mobilize followers for political chaos and how faith becomes intertwined with political power.
Based on available information, 'Apocalypse in the Tropics' does not appear to feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, an assessment of its portrayal of the transsexual community is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The documentary focuses on real-world male political and religious figures like Jair Bolsonaro and Silas Malafaia, without any indication of portraying them or other historical figures with a different gender than their documented one. No gender swaps are reported.
The film is an original production focusing on Brazil's political and religious landscape. It does not adapt pre-existing characters from source material or portray historical figures with established racial identities, thus precluding the possibility of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.9
8.2
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