Political Bodies

1h 35m
Documentary
10

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.

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
Erica Malunguinho
Self
Fernando Holiday
Self
Thammy Miranda
Self

Crew

Pedro Henrique França
Director, Screenplay, Producer
Bem Medeiros
Editor
Dudu Mafra
Director of Photography
Nathalia Ribeiro
Executive Producer
Marco Pigossi
Producer

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