Special: Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Grostein Andrade, an activist for social justice and LGBTQ in his country of origin, produced the documentary. breaking the legendsIt attacks the policy of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
The film will premiere on September 16, and Andrade hopes to influence the South American country’s elections on October 2.
Andrade lives in California and says she cannot return to Brazil after facing the death penalty and harassment on social media for speaking publicly against the president and her actions on LGBTQ rights, the Amazon rainforest and other issues. Andrade believes his film could be instrumental in Bolsonaro’s reelection, which he calls “Brazil’s Trump”.
Andrade had previously attracted worldwide attention with his documentary. breaking the taboo A film that explores alternative solutions to the war on drugs and treats it as a health problem. Featuring interviews with heads of state such as Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Fernando Henrique Cardoso, the documentary was distributed in 22 countries and eventually became a 20-episode Brazilian series.
This isn’t the first time the Brazilian Prime Minister has clashed with filmmakers. He gave a sarcastic response in April this year after Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio used social media to encourage young people in the South American nation to vote in the upcoming elections.
The Oscar-winning eco-champion wrote on Twitter:
“Brazil is home to the Amazon and other critical ecosystems for climate change. What happens out there matters to all of us, and young people’s votes are key to driving change for a healthy planet.
Bolsonaro, who has sparked international controversy for his policies, including reducing environmental protection for the Amazon rainforest, sarcastically responded:
“Thanks for the support, Leo! It’s very important that all Brazilians vote in the next election. Our people will decide whether they want to maintain our dominance over the Amazon or be ruled by thugs serving foreign private interests.
Source: Deadline
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