Jim Caviezel Defends Bolsonaro and Accuses Lula of Trying to Prevent Screening of Dark Horse
Graduated in journalism from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie. He is the editor of Revista Oeste's website. Previously at Gazeta do Povo and Jovem Pan.
TL;DR
- Jim Caviezel claims Lula's government is trying to ban his film 'Dark Horse' about Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil.
- Caviezel stated the film was made illegal to screen before elections and will now be blocked permanently.
- He received criticism for playing Bolsonaro but defended the former president, calling critics programmed.
- The actor compared the criticism of Bolsonaro to that of Trump, suggesting a lack of justification.
- Caviezel described Brazil as a 'prison' where citizens live without freedom.
- 'Dark Horse' has been screened for Brazilian and American audiences in the US, receiving positive reactions.
- The film, directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, covers Bolsonaro's trajectory, including his 2018 presidential campaign and the knife attack he suffered.
- Former federal deputy Mário Frias is also involved in the project.