Petra Costa

Francesca Albanese, a U.N. Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, tackles the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the dire consequences of occupation and the urgent need for accountability. Vladimir Carrasco discusses the intersection of climate justice and immigrant rights, revealing the impacts of political decisions on vulnerable communities. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Petra Costa reflects on the rise of Christian nationalism in Brazil, analyzing its implications for democracy and cultural resilience amidst political turmoil.

Petra Costa, a Brazilian filmmaker renowned for her Oscar-nominated work on democracy, dives deep into Brazil's political turmoil. She discusses her latest documentary, exploring how evangelical Christianity has wedged itself into far-right movements. The impact of familial political divides on her filmmaking journey comes to light, alongside the rise of Dominion theology within Brazilian evangelicalism. Costa warns of the chaos this presents to democracy, stressing the need for dialogue in today’s polarized society.