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1961 (2025)

First aired June 5, 20251 season · 3 epsEnded
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Documentary

Overview

Documentary portrays the crisis following the resignation of Brazilian President Jânio Quadros and the attempted coup to prevent João Goulart from taking office, which was contained with the adoption of parliamentarism.

Created By

Amir Labaki

Top Billed Cast

Fernanda Montenegro

Fernanda Montenegro

Self

Carlos Diegues

Carlos Diegues

Self

Paulo César Peréio

Paulo César Peréio

Self

Luiz Carlos Barreto

Luiz Carlos Barreto

Self

Rubens Ricupero

Rubens Ricupero

Self

Aldo Arantes

Aldo Arantes

Self

Flávio Tavares

Flávio Tavares

Self

Maria Victoria Benevides

Maria Victoria Benevides

Self

Maria Thereza Goulart

Maria Thereza Goulart

Self

Almino Affonso

Almino Affonso

Self

Jânio Quadros

Jânio Quadros

Self (archive footage)

João Goulart

João Goulart

Self (archive footage)

Carlos Castello Branco

Carlos Castello Branco

Self (archive footage)

Leonel Brizola

Leonel Brizola

Self (archive footage)

Raul Ryff

Raul Ryff

Self (archive footage)

Berenice Alvarez

Berenice Alvarez

Self

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

Portuguese

Type

Documentary

Last Air Date

June 5, 2025

Networks

Canal Brasil

Production

Circunstância CinematográficaAgência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINEFundo Setorial do AudiovisualBanco Regional de Desenvolvimento do Extremo SulCanal Brasil

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