Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow
This documentary takes a deep dive into the history of Brazilian broadcast television, focusing on the decades when the pursuit of the number one spot in the ratings pushed every ethical boundary. Through a detailed analysis and interviews with people who experienced it behind the scenes, whether as viewers or industry insiders, the film brings back the era of live variety shows, hidden camera pranks, the rivalry between Gugu and Faustão, and the PCC scandal. More than just a nostalgic look back, the film questions how sensationalism and the exploitation of poverty shaped the behavior of a nation raised in front of the screen, revealing the secrets of a TV industry that wasn’t afraid to get bizarre to hold onto its audience.
Year: 2025
Genre: Documentary
Studio: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Plano P
Director: Pedro Fonseca
Cast: Chico Barney, João Kleber, Ana Paula Goulart Ribeiro, Ariane Holzbach, Fabio Marckezini, Larissa Martins
Crew: Pedro Fonseca (Director), Pedro Fonseca (Writer), Ester Fonseca (Assistant Director), Julia Roberta (Executive Producer), Pedro Fonseca (Producer), Julia Roberta (Producer's Assistant)
Runtime: 157 minutes
Release: Dec 11, 2025
IMDb: 0.00/10 by 0 users
Popularity: 1
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Budget: 1
Revenue: 0
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