Political Bodies
2022•1h 35m•10.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Pedro Henrique França
Writer
Pedro Henrique França
Budget
$0M
Languages
Portuguese
Studio
Representa
Cast
Andréa Bak
Self
William De Lucca
Self
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
Self
Mel
Self
Dulcinéa Maria da Silva
Self
Débora Ambrosia
Self
Rainha do Verso
Self
Maria Clara Araújo
Self
Jean Wyllys
Self
Production
Company
Representa
Company
Pigossi Produções Artísticas
Producer
Marco Pigossi
Producer
Pedro Henrique França
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