Executive Order

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Executive Order

2020

1h 21m

Drama

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17 Reviews

64%

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Set in a dystopian near future in Rio de Janeiro, a lawyer (Alfred Enoch) sues the Brazilian government for reparation of all descendants of African slaves in the country. The authoritarian government responds by signing an executive order sending all black citizens to Africa as an excuse to repay the debts of slavery. Citizens are measured by their skin color, hunted, and exiled to Africa against their will. While the army and police enforce the law, he enlists his uncle (Seu Jorge) to find his wife (Taís Araújo), a doctor who has gone missing and joins an underground movement. The three of them fight the madness that has taken over the country and spark a resistance that inspires the nation.

Cath Clarke

Guardian

07/11/2022

3/5

Achilling believability creeps into this dystopian debut from actor-turned-director Lázaro Ramos that’s hard to shake off.

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Selome Hailu

Austin Chronicle

03/25/2021

There's enough here to fill a miniseries or television show, and it's worth wondering how well that might have served the story. Still, all this is to say - Executive Order brings a lot to the table.

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Abby Olcese

RogerEbert.com

03/20/2021

Ramos' film has strong potential, but lacks a consistent vision.

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Alessandra Rangel

InSession Film

03/13/2023

C

The development of its characters is deeply shallow, leaving them in simple stereotypical profiles.

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LaNeysha Campbell

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

01/17/2023

8/10

Executive Order is striking, powerful, and well worth the watch. It has the potential to spark thoughtful discussions and provide unique perspectives on race.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

07/20/2022

4/5

…does a good job taking the temperature of a world aflame…

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loany f

07/17/2023

Excellent story, unique development

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Set in a dystopian near future in Rio de Janeiro, a lawyer (Alfred Enoch) sues the Brazilian government for reparation of all descendants of African slaves in the country. The authoritarian government responds by signing an executive order sending all black citizens to Africa as an excuse to repay the debts of slavery. Citizens are measured by their skin color, hunted, and exiled to Africa against their will. While the army and police enforce the law, he enlists his uncle (Seu Jorge) to find his wife (Taís Araújo), a doctor who has gone missing and joins an underground movement. The three of them fight the madness that has taken over the country and spark a resistance that inspires the nation.

Director: Lázaro Ramos
Producer: Daniel Filho, Tania Rocha
Screenwriter: Lázaro Ramos, Lusa Silvestre, Aldri Anunciação, Elísio Lopes Jr.
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Runtime: 1h 21m