Movies and TvShows featuring "brazilian-true-crime-documentary" theme.

This docuseries follows the investigation into the brutal 1992 murder of Daniella Perez, a rising Brazilian telenovela star, at the hands of a jealous co-star. The mother of Daniella, writer Glória Perez, takes matters into her own hands and fights for justice.

Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime is a captivating TV show that delves into the real-life murder case of Elize Matsunaga. The series examines the heinous crime, the investigation, and the subsequent trial, providing a compelling look into one of Brazil's most notorious criminal cases.

Killer Ratings is a true crime documentary TV show that delves into the story of a Brazilian politician who becomes the center of a scandal after being accused of orchestrating a series of murders to boost the ratings of his television show. Set in Manaus, Brazil, the show explores the controversial and shocking events that unfolded, shedding light on the dark underbelly of Brazilian politics and the alarming intertwining of crime and television.

John of God: The Crimes of a Spiritual Healer is a true crime documentary series that delves into the shocking crimes committed by a renowned spiritual healer in Brazil. The series explores the dark side of a man who claimed to have healing powers but was involved in crimes of sexual abuse, fraud, and even murder. Through interviews, testimonies, and investigative journalism, the series uncovers the disturbing truth behind the facade of this so-called healer.

An investigation reveals how the famous Brazilian spiritual medium João Teixeira de Faria hid hundreds of allegations of sexual assault and other crimes, covered by a protection network that bends religious fanaticism, violence, fame and power.

O Caso Evandro (2021) is a gripping true-crime TV show that delves into the shocking and complex case of the abduction and murder of Evandro Ramos in the 1990s. Set in a coastal city in South Brazil, the show explores the intricate web of corruption, political influences, police investigation, and testimonial evidence surrounding the case. Viewers are taken on a journey through the dark underbelly of Brazilian politics and the relentless pursuit of justice.

The haunting story of Flordelis, an acclaimed pastor and former member of the Brazilian parliament revered by many as a saint, accused of planning the death of her own husband, and her struggle to prove her innocence.

Powerful boss of the "jogo do bicho" (an illegal and very popular lottery of numbers associated to animals), Castor de Andrade used football and carnival to legitimize his image. Seductive, charismatic and violent, he built an empire of crimes in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

The series will be narrated in two time lines, which will be intercropped within each episode, aiming to add dynamism and tension to the narrative: Line A: It narrates the evolution of Anderson do Carmo's death investigation until the trial of the accused. Line B: It chronologically tells about Flordelis’ journey, from her childhood to the accusation of her husband's murder, going through important phases of her life.