Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow
Dec 11, 2025 · 2h 37m
Director
Pedro FonsecaOverview
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.
Cast of Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow
Crew of Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow
Pedro FonsecaDirector, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography, Post Producer, Editor
Julia RobertaExecutive Producer, Producer's Assistant, Assistant Director of Photography, Camera Operator
Ester FonsecaAssistant Director, Director of Photography, Lighting Director, Sound Supervisor, Camera Operator
About Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow
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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…
When was Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow released?
Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow was released on December 11, 2025.
How long is Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow?
Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
Who directed Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow?
Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow was directed by Pedro Fonseca.
Who is in the cast of Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow?
The cast of Anything for Ratings: Decades of Lowbrow includes Chico Barney (Chico Barney), João Kleber (João Kleber), Ana Paula Goulart Ribeiro (Ana Paula Goulart), Ariane Holzbach (Ariane Holzbach) and Fabio Marckezini (Fabio Marckezini).