Using unpublished accounts from artists, doctors, scientists, literary critics, historians, and spiritist mediums, this documentary series examines the life of Brazilian medium Chico Xavier as understood in the 20 years since his death.
Chico Xavier: A Série
DETAILS
This documentary series looks back on the life of Brazilian medium Chico Xavier as understood in the 20 years since his death. Using unpublished accounts from artists, doctors, scientists, literary critics, historians, mediums and Xavier’s closest friends, the film provides a chronological overview of his life, but also the watershed themes of his life: becoming a medium at 17, difficulty with fame, media controversy, struggles with finding balance between “two worlds”, and a massive literary contribution of 536 titles published. Additionally, we also look into the controversies of Chico’s early years and his television appearances, including on the highly-rated Pinga Fogo show.
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- Release Date:
- 2023
- Genre:
- Docuseries,
- Biography
- Cast:
- Chico Xavier
EPISODES
S1:E1 Mediumship
Chico Xavier’s mission comes into focus after meeting his spiritist guide Emmanuel.
S1:E2 The Mothers
Marcel Souto examines the various types of mediumship that manifested within Chico Xavier.
S1:E3 Celebrity Across Two Planes
Xavier’s liteary works propel him to a notoriety that he never imagined, or prepared for.
S1:E4 Untold Stories
A lawsuit surrounding one of Xavier’s works opens up a larger debate over pyschography.
S1:E5 An Almost Private Life
Biographers Jhon Harley and Marcel Souto analyze the struggles of Xavier’s early life.
S1:E6 Chico Forever
Xavier’s literary works are reimagined in movies as he makes an indelible mark on Brazilian culture.
