

The coup they don't teach in US history class — Brazil's democracy died loud.
The story of João "Jango" Goulart, the Brazilian left-wing president deposed by the military.
Direction
Tendler builds urgency from dusty footage.
Editing
Jarring cuts between hope and tanks.

Director
Silvio Tendler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Brazil's military dictatorship, this was underground samizdat cinema — smuggled prints, secret screenings.