Apocalypse in the Tropics – Movie Review
First Reaction – Apocalypse in the Tropics is an interesting journey through a country with big following to evangelical movement and political involvement.
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Director: Petra Costa
Plot: Focuses on how the evangelical movement paved the way for the presidency of Jair Bolsonaro and poses the threat of a national theocracy in Brazil.
Runtime: 1 Hour 50 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Apocalypse in the Tropics
Recap
The documentary follows the political biggest names who push beliefs on the people on Brazil. It has caused a ripple effect which has taken effect on the people of the country. This has controlled them and causes devastating effects to worldwide problems.
Best Parts
The movie highlights the problems in Brazil with the evangelical movement that has captured a large number of the population. It shows how the people will follow the leader who supports these thoughts, rather than who would be best for the country. This opens the eyes of anyone who doesn’t believe how manipulated the political world is. Elsewhere, it shows how region doesn’t have a place in the political movement.
Worst Parts
This tends to put more negative light on the Christian following in the country. While the documentary is about understand the problems with it, an argument to show the positives to the people is also important.
Final Thoughts – Apocalypse in the Tropics shows the dangers of politics and religion.
