Apocalypse in the Tropics highlights the rapid rise of evangelical Christianity in Brazil, which has seen a sixfold increase in adherents over 40 years. The documentary focuses on the political influence of evangelicals, particularly through figures like Silas Malafaia, who shifted their allegiance from Lula da Silva to Bolsonaro. The film opens with activists blessing offices in Congress, symbolizing the political ambitions of this religious demographic. Costa has unique access to both Bolsonaro and Lula, providing insights into the underlying sociopolitical shifts impacting Brazilian society.
Costa calls it "one of the fastest religious shifts in human history," with the percentage of Brazilians who identify as evangelical jumping sixfold over the past 40 years, to nearly a third of the population.
The movie charts the rapid rise of evangelical Christianity as a political force in Brazil, focusing on their leaders' determination to steer the country.
While the movie gets up close with both Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva, her primary interest is not in the country's rulers but in the people they take their cues from.
In 2016, the opening scene features a group of Christian activists blessing the desks in the National Congress Palace, highlighting their political intentions.
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