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The Brazilian Documentaries category on Netflix is identified by the secret code 28269 . Below are 42 Brazilian Documentaries titles currently traceable on Netflix, sorted by rating. Top picks include O Barato de Iacanga (2019), Raul, o Início, o Fim e o Meio (2012), Justice (2004).
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Last updated: 28 Sep 2021. Independent reference, not affiliated with Netflix.
O Barato de Iacanga (2019) Participants recall a series of festivals held on a farm in Brazil during the '70s and '80s that evolved into liberating celebrations of music.
Year: 201981211691 · IMDb
Raul, o Início, o Fim e o Meio (2012) Rare archival footage and interviews with Brazilian rocker Raul Seixas’ family and peers trace this music legend's meteoric rise and untimely death.
Year: 201281227160 · IMDb
Justice (2004) This documentary examines the daily lives of those involved in the Brazilian penal system, including public lawyers, judges, prosecutors and the accused.
Year: 200481464320 · IMDb
Um Filme de Cinema (2017) This documentary explores the construction of cinema with testimonies from some of the world's most acclaimed filmmakers.
Year: 201781464324 · IMDb
The Birth Reborn (2013) Mothers and medical professionals speak about their experiences with the increasingly controversial practice of Caesarean deliveries in Brazil.
Year: 201380995575 · IMDb
The Birth Reborn 3 (2013) This intimate look at a São Paulo birth center features interviews with mothers, activists, doctors and midwives. Third in a series of films.
Year: 201380995577 · IMDb
Com a Palavra: Arnaldo Antunes (2019) This autobiographical portrait follows esteemed Brazilian poet, singer and composer Arnaldo Antunes and his eccentric creative process.
Year: 201981091384 · IMDb
Elena (2012) In this documentary, the director remembers a sister who left behind her life under Brazil’s dictatorship and moved to New York with dreams of acting.
Year: 201281137484 · IMDb
The Beginning of Life (2016) Scientists, advocates and parents around the world explore how carefully tending to kids' earliest needs can shape the course of human society.
Year: 201680106927 · IMDb
Guerras do Brasil (2018) This documentary series details how Brazil was shaped by centuries of armed conflict, from its early conquerors to its modern-day violence.
Year: 201881091385 · IMDb
Behave (2007) In a Rio de Janeiro juvenile court, disadvantaged minors face accusations of delinquency in this examination of social inequality in Brazil.
Year: 200781464318 · IMDb
Quanto Tempo o Tempo Tem (2015) Experts explain how different civilizations throughout history have comprehended time, and why some of us never seem to have enough of it.
Year: 201580187187 · IMDb
Forever Chape (2018) In the wake of the plane crash that claimed the lives of 71 people, the Brazilian soccer club Chapecoense seeks to rebuild the team that made history.
Year: 201880227672 · IMDb
Cinema Novo (2016) Through film clips and interviews with trailblazing auteurs, this documentary explores the movement that forever transformed Brazilian movies.
Year: 201681464326 · IMDb
Stories Our Cinema Did (Not) Tell (2018) Filled with raunchy laughs, this documentary compiles outrageous scenes from sex-comedies that shaped Brazil's 'pornochanchada' boom of the 1970s.
Year: 201881038978 · IMDb
The Edge of Democracy (2019) Political documentary and personal memoir collide in this exploration into the complex truth behind the unraveling of two Brazilian presidencies.
Year: 201980190535 · IMDb
Vinicius de Moraes (2005) Through performances, interviews and archives, this documentary pays homage to Vinicius de Moraes and how he shaped the artistic landscape of Brazil.
Year: 200581227161 · IMDb
Laerte-se (2017) After living as a man for nearly 60 years, Laerte Coutinho, one of Brazil's most brilliant cartoonists, introduces herself to the world as a woman.
Year: 201780142223 · IMDb
Amazonia (2013) In this offbeat nature feature, a capuchin monkey raised in captivity survives a plane crash but must then fend for himself in the Amazon wilderness.
Year: 201370292941 · IMDb
City of God: 10 Years Later (2013) A decade after the seminal Brazilian film 'City of God,' this documentary reunites some of the cast and crew to find out what paths their lives took.
Year: 201380116761 · IMDb
Hill of Pleasures (2013) This documentary examines the daily life of the residents and cops at a Rio de Janeiro favela one year after the arrival of a Pacifying Police Unit.
Year: 201381464316 · IMDb
The Trial (2018) Insider interviews and footage capture key moments in the trial of disgraced former President Dilma Rousseff, whose scandal had far-reaching fallout.
Year: 201881464323 · IMDb
Future June (2015) In this documentary, four men in São Paulo leading seemingly disparate lives face challenges in a surging middle-class, weeks before the 2014 World Cup.
Year: 201581464321 · IMDb
Portátil (2016) Brazilian comedy sketch group Porta dos Fundos takes their act on the road with a variety of improv skits that feed off of the audience.
Year: 201681173301 · IMDb
Amor Sertanejo (2020) Luan Santana, Chit찾ozinho and Xoror처, Naiara Azevedo, and other artists celebrate Brazil's country music and its different styles.
Year: 202081295108 · IMDb
Mystery Lab (2020) Host Felipe Castanhari explores science, history, mysteries and marvels, uncovering mind-blowing facts with help from his lab buddies.
Year: 202081020977 · IMDb
The Birth Reborn (2018) Featuring experts in their fields and raw and moving footage, this documentary makes a case for increased autonomy in women's choices for childbirth.
Year: 201880995576 · IMDb
Até que a morte nos separe (2015) Brazil's high-profile crimes of passion are re-created as psychologists, investigators and the family of the deceased reveal details of each case.
Year: 201580995715 · IMDb
Old Lord Savanna (2018) This documentary captures the environmental and societal impact of Brazil's Cerrado savanna suffering from severe deforestation.
Year: 201881038976 · IMDb
Anavitória: Araguaína - Las Vegas (2019) This documentary follows charismatic Brazilian duo Anavitória from their modest hometown to the red carpet of the 2017 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas.
Year: 201981075552 · IMDb
Desaparecidos (2015) This series explores the eerie cases of people who have disappeared, often without leaving a trace, as their loved ones cling to hopes of finding them.
Year: 201581044172 · IMDb
Estou Me Guardando Para Quando O Carnaval Chegar (2019) In Toritama, a cinematographer explores how the grueling hustle of garment production impacts the locals, eager to spend their wages on a holiday.
Year: 201981180842
Carta Para Além dos Muros (2019) This documentary chronicles the evolution of the HIV virus in Brazil over three decades and shows the stigma imposed on those living with the disease.
Year: 201981213977
Meu Tricolor de Aço (2018) For the centenary of the Fortaleza Esporte Clube, experts, players and fans remember the Brazilian football club's triumphs, trials and cultural legacy.
Year: 201881211690
Axé, Canto do Povo de um Lugar (2016) Through interviews from prominent artists in the genre, this documentary tries to pinpoint the originator of the lively musical style known as axé.
Year: 201681295392
Inhotim, Arte Presente (2018) This docuseries examines contemporary artists and creations behind Inhotim, the groundbreaking 2,000-acre art park and botanical garden in Brazil.
Year: 201881311699
Afronta! Facing It! (2017) This docuseries spotlights Afro-Brazilian thinkers sharing their individual journeys and discussing representation, entrepreneurship and community.
Year: 201781331067
The Beginning of Life 2: Outside (2020) As urbanization expands throughout society, this documentary discusses the value of finding ways for children to forge real connections with nature.
Year: 202081347751
Sankofa - A África Que Te Habita (2020) Photographer César Fraga and writer Maurício Barros de Castro travel throughout Africa to investigate the true history and impact of colonial slavery.
Year: 202081350302
Legado Italiano (2020) This documentary examines the rich cultural, economic and social legacy of the Italian diaspora that settled in Brazil in the late 19th century.
Year: 202081410459
Neojiba - Música Que Transforma (2020) This documentary traces the impact of the State Centers for Youth and Children Orchestras of Bahia and the program's powerful community music projects.
Year: 202081457373
Chorão: Marginal Alado (2019) Through interviews with family, friends and musicians, this documentary explores the intense life and impact of the Charlie Brown Jr. vocalist.
Year: 201981279462
