Political Bodies

Political Bodies

2022•1h 35m•10.0/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

10.0/10(1)

At a time when the far right is ascending to power around the world, the 2020 Brazilian municipal elections saw a surprising and unprecedented record of LGBT candidates. This film follows four young queer politicians during their electoral campaigns and reveals their struggle to affirm their rights to exist and be heard.

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Production

Representa, Pigossi Produções Artísticas

Language

PT

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Andréa Bak

Andréa Bak

Self

William De Lucca

Self

Erika Hilton

Erika Hilton

Self

Monica Benicio

Self

Renan Quinalha

Self

Pérola Rosana de Lucca

Self

Ângela Maria Benicio

Self

Rosemeire de Jesus Santos

Self

Renata Carvalho

Renata Carvalho

Self

Mel

Self

Dulcinéa Maria da Silva

Self

Débora Ambrosia

Self

Rainha do Verso

Self

Maria Clara Araújo

Self

Jean Wyllys

Jean Wyllys

Self

Erica Malunguinho

Self

Fernando Holiday

Fernando Holiday

Self

Thammy Miranda

Thammy Miranda

Self

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