Production is directed by Portuguese journalist Sérgio Tavares, barred upon entering Brazil to accompany the former president’s act
The documentary “The Fake Judge: The Story of a Nation in the Hands of A Psychopath” is expected to be released on May 25 of 2025. The Portuguese journalist’s feature is a critique of Minister Alexandre de Moraes, (Supreme Federal Court), and will be attended by opposition politicians and personalities, such as former President (PL), Federal Deputy (PL -Mg) and the pastor.
Sérgio became known in Brazil when, in February 2024, came with the summoned by Bolsonaro at av. Paulista (SP). He had by the PF (Federal Police). The journalist At Guarulhos Airport for more than 4 hours to provide clarification for not presenting work visa – a misconception (understand).
To the Poder360Sérgio stated that his goal is to make the “World Look at Brazil as it looks at Venezuela” and raise reactions from international organs, especially from the United States, to what he calls “Arbitrary arrests, torture, crimes and violations of freedom of expression” during the management of Moraes as president of the (Superior Electoral Court).
Watch the documentary teaser (1min15s):
The motivation
“The idea I want is that the world, when you see the word Brazil, comment on cafes, conversations between friends, that Brazil has a dictatorship ahead in its management and has a judicial power that has swallowed the Legislative Power,”, stated.
The idea of production came, according to Sérgio, just when he came to Brazil to follow the act called by Bolsonaro. At the time, he was asked by agents about comments made in his social networks on the STF, the electronic ballot boxes and Brazilian democracy.
“If I don’t do [o documentário]no one else can do, because if a Brazilian did the work I am doing, he would be automatically imprisoned or killed, ” stated.
The journalist said he does not expect a counterattack from the Supreme with the production. But if it happens, he says he wants to count on the help of Portuguese authorities, such as the Embassy and the Justice, and even “Important people” that would be in the documentary.
STRUCTURE
According to Tavares, the documentary will have a maximum duration of 1h45. Will be launched in English and is structured in 4 parts:
- by Teori Zavascki (1948-2017) and the nomination of Moraes;
- Fightness of the electronic ballot boxes in the 2022 elections;
- reports of family members of arrested by the extremist acts of January 8;
- reports of personalities like Bolsonaro, Gustavo Gayer, Allan dos Santos, Monark, Silas Malafaia, Nikolas Ferreira, Oswaldo Estácio, the lawyers of Daniel Silveira, the defendant Débora Rodrigues (who of justice) and fugitives from January 8.
The feature will address reports collected in 10 countries. At the present time, 8 countries were visited. It remains to visit Germany and India.
According to Sérgio, next week, the journalist will be in Washington DC (USA), to meet the American deputy Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican), who of the minister during a session of the Foreign Affairs Commission, as an example of authority favorable to censorship.
PRODUCTION
The documentary is an independent production, performed by Sérgio producer, a. Cost a total of R$ 50.000 euros, spending mainly on airplane tickets and lodging. It had the contribution of 12 sponsors linked to their social networks on Youtube and Instagram, which accumulate more than 1 million followers, as well as the help of followers who support their work. It will be displayed on your YouTube channel in English.
What the STF says
When he denied having tried contact with the Supreme Court, Sergio claimed the following: “The STF that told me to question me and that treated me like a criminal. I cannot forget what happened and therefore I need the distancing for my own security ”.
O Poder360 He sought the Supreme Court to ask if he would like to comment on the documentary. Through his press office, the Supreme said he will not comment.
