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17 February 2010
BRASIL: Lula's Biographical Movie - A Box Office Bust.
BLOOMBERG/ Brasilians are avoiding President Lula da Silva's expensive biographical movie even as his popularity hits record highs. Ticket sales for “Lula: the Son of Brazil” have only totaled 6.93 million reais ($3.7 million USD.) The movie depicts Lula’s life in poverty while ignoring many unflattering facts.
