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Beyond Citizen Kane

1993 · 93 min Documentary
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

Brazilian TV journalist Roberto Marinho, founder of the colossal media empire Rede Globo, becomes the subject of a gripping documentary exposé. The film traces his ascent from a modest reporter to the nation's most powerful media mogul, whose network of television channels and newspapers shapes the worldview of millions. Drawing a deliberate parallel with a titan of cinematic lore, the documentary interrogates the price of power and the responsibility borne by those who control the information flow in a fledgling democracy.

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Year 1993
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Simon Hartog
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (31 votes)

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This is a chilling anatomy of power, demonstrating how media narratives can be engineered to shape a nation's destiny. The documentary's strength lies in its compelling assembly of evidence, presenting a case that is both specific to Brazil and universally resonant about media monopolies.

What lingers after the credits roll is a profound skepticism toward the stories we are told and a recognition of the thin line between information and control. A vital, cautionary tale for any media consumer. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Simon Hartog

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Urgent investigative tone, a sense of uncovering buried truths.

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