This documentary tells of the extraordinary rise of Jair Bolsonaro, from relative obscurity to the ultimate seat of South American power. Told through intimate interviews with some of those closest to him including his eldest son Flávio, former government ministers, as well as his opponents, explore Bolsonaro’s brilliant yet ruthless journey to the presidency, with high-stakes drama, guns and God.
The Boys from Brazil: Rise of the Bolsonaros (2022) is currently not available on any services.
Jair Bolsonaro , Nina Sosanya , Glenn Greenwald , Thaís Oyama , Flávio Bolsonaro , Steve Bannon
Richard Maxwell, Matthew Hill
BBC