Discover Doc Canal Brasil, First Streaming Dedicated to Brazilian Documentaries

On January 16th, Canal Brazil launched Doc Canal Brazil, the first streaming service dedicated exclusively to Brazilian documentaries. The SVOD service is now available on Prime Video with a 30-day free trial, offering a curated selection of approximately 2,000 films, series, and programs. “We are launching the definitive streaming service for Brazilian documentaries, a pioneering project and one of the few in the world, which will encompass a very comprehensive documentary universe,” said Andre Saddy, general director of Canal Brazil. Doc Canal Brazil aims to expand the genre’s relevance, serving as a meeting space between creators and viewers. It brings together award-winning titles, recent productions, and restored classics that examine Brazil from multiple perspectives. The platform provides an immersive experience, highlighting works that inspire transformation, broaden perspectives, and preserve Brazil’s audiovisual memory while remaining entertaining. The service rests on three fundamental pillars: Curation: The sensitive and critical selection of each title. Mirror: Reflecting Brazil’s cultural and social plurality. Content: Stories that inform, move, and spark reflection.

The platform features films from various eras and directors, including Amir Labaki, Sandra Kogut, Joao Moreira Salles, Eduardo Coutinho, Silvio Tendler, Vladimir Carvalho, Renato Terra, Ricardo Calil, Joel Zito Araujo, and Helena Solberg, among others. Silvio Tendler, born on March 12, 1950, in Rio de Janeiro, is known as the “cineasta dos sonhos interrompidos.” Over four decades, he has produced over 70 works and played a crucial role in documenting Brazil’s political history through film. Viewers can now stream Doc Canal Brazil on Prime Video. Following the free trial, a monthly subscription costs R 9.90. Amir Labaki, founder of E Tudo Verdade and director of the series 1961, is one of the contributors to the Doc Canal Brazil catalog. According to Rodrigo Saturnino, head of market analysis at Filme B, the documentary genre is well-suited for streaming platforms. Key differentiators of the service include its quality and diverse collection, award-winning documentaries, preservation of rare and digitized works, and promotion of new filmmakers.

With a monthly subscription of R 9.90 for unlimited access and an initial 30-day free trial, Doc Canal Brazil increases the accessibility of documentary films. Canal Brazil, with 27 years dedicated to Brazilian cinema, expands into on-demand content, solidifying its position as a leading reference for documentaries in the country. Highlights from the catalog include: Cabra Marcado Para Morrer (1983), Santo Forte (1999), Babilonia 2000 (2000), Edificio Master (2002), O Fim E O Principio (2005), Jogo De Cena (2007), and Ultimas Conversas (2015) by Eduardo Coutinho Onibus 174 (2001) by Jose Padilha Rock Brasilia – Era de Ouro (2011) and O Pais de Sao Saruve (1971) by Vladimir Carvalho Jango (1984) by Silvio Tendler A Negacao do Brasil (2000) by Joel Zito Araujo Entractas (2004), No Intenso Agora (2017), Nelson Freire (2003), and Noticias de uma Guerra Particular (1999) by Joao Moreira Salles Aeroporto Central (2018) by Karim Ainouz Que Bom Te Ver Viva (1989) by Lucia Murat No Ceu da Patria Nesse Instantaneo (2025) by Sandra Kogut A Entrevista (1966) and Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My Business (1995) by Helena Solberg.

Shaping Brazilian Documentaries: Pioneers and Inspirations

Uma Noite em 67 (2010) by Renato Terra e Ricardo Calil Bixa Travesty (2018) by Kiko Goifman e Claudia Priscilla Antonio Candido – Anotacoes Finais (2024) by Eduardo Escorel The series Primavera Nos Dentes – A Historia do Secos e Molhados (2025) by Miguel de Almeida These filmmakers have shaped Brazilian documentary filmmaking and continue to inspire new generations. This text does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Portal Uai.