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At a time when the far right is ascending to power around the world, the 2020 Brazilian municipal elections saw a surprising and unprecedented record of LGBT candidates. This film follows four young queer politicians during their electoral campaigns and reveals their struggle to affirm their rights to exist and be heard.
Cast
Andréa Bak, William De Lucca, Erika Hilton, Monica Benicio, Renan Quinalha, Pérola Rosana de Lucca, Ângela Maria Benicio, Rosemeire de Jesus Santos, Renata Carvalho, Mel, Dulcinéa Maria da Silva, Débora Ambrosia
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