A chaotic documentary about the wave of populism in Brazil that swept in a Trump-like president and has ushered in an era of extreme religious conservatism.
"The Edge of Democracy" is clearly meant to be a warning to the world about this kind of populism that is happening everywhere -- about how easily it can happen and the blows it can make to social progress. But the film is too frenzied and literally difficult to follow, which blunts its impact. If you don't already have a working knowledge of the key players and events covered in this film, you might find yourself struggling to keep up, as I did.
Grade: B
"The Edge of Democracy" is clearly meant to be a warning to the world about this kind of populism that is happening everywhere -- about how easily it can happen and the blows it can make to social progress. But the film is too frenzied and literally difficult to follow, which blunts its impact. If you don't already have a working knowledge of the key players and events covered in this film, you might find yourself struggling to keep up, as I did.
Grade: B