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1961 (2025)

1 season 3 episodes Documentary

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Synopsis

Documentary portrays the crisis following the resignation of Brazilian President Jânio Quadros and the attempted coup to prevent João Goulart from taking office, which was contained with the adoption of parliamentarism.

Seasons

Season 1 2025 · 3 episodes

Cast

Fernanda Montenegro Self
Cacá Diegues Self
Paulo César Peréio Self
Luiz Carlos Barreto Self
Rubens Ricupero Self
Aldo Arantes Self
Flávio Tavares Self
Maria Victoria Benevides Self
Maria Thereza Goulart Self
Almino Affonso Self
Jânio Quadros Self (archive footage)
João Goulart Self (archive footage)
Carlos Castello Branco Self (archive footage)
Leonel Brizola Self (archive footage)
Raul Ryff Self (archive footage)
Berenice Alvarez Self
Beatriz Alvarez Beskow Self
Consuelo Freitas Perez Self

Where to watch

Doc Canal Brasil Streaming

Production

StatusEnded
NetworkCanal Brasil
CountriesBrazil
First aired06/05/2025
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Crew

Amir Labaki Director
Amir Labaki Writer
Amir Labaki Producer

Questions about the series 1961

What is 1961 about?

1961: Documentary portrays the crisis following the resignation of Brazilian President Jânio Quadros and the attempted coup to prevent João Goulart from taking office, which was contained with the adoption of parliamentarism.

How many seasons does 1961 have?

1961 has 1 season, with 3 episodes in total.

Is 1961 still running?

1961 has ended in 2025.

Where can I watch 1961?

1961 is available on Doc Canal Brasil. Availability changes often.

Who stars in 1961?

The cast of 1961 includes Fernanda Montenegro, Cacá Diegues, Paulo César Peréio, Luiz Carlos Barreto and Rubens Ricupero.

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Trivia

It premiered on June 5, 2025, a Thursday.
It has 1 season(s) and 3 episode(s) — about 3 per season.
It originally aired on Canal Brasil.
It is a production from: Brazil.
This series' quiz has 5 questions.

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