Series synopsis
On Behalf of My Parents, also known as Em Nome dos Pais is a documentary television series that premiered on HBO Brasil on March 4, 2020. It ended on March 25, 2020. It stars Matheus Leitão, Miriam Leitão and Marcelo Netto.
Matheus Leitão's parents were arrested and tortured during the Brazilian military dictatorship. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, this story has become his obsession. Forty-two years later, the respected journalist decides that it is time to find the informant and the Military personnel involved in the arrest of his parents. Will he be able to forgive them?
Premise
Matheus Leitão's parents were arrested and tortured during the Brazilian military dictatorship. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, this story has become his obsession. Forty-two years later, the respected journalist decides that it is time to find the informant and the Military personnel involved in the arrest of his parents. Will he be able to forgive them?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matheus Leitão as himself
- Miriam Leitão as herself
- Marcelo Netto as himself
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | March 4, 2020 | March 25, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Matheus's parents, Miriam Leitão and Marcelo Netto remember their political activism and the years when they were incarcerated. Matheus decides to look for the man who snitched on them. |
March 4, 2020 |
| 2 | Part 2 | March 11, 2020 |
| 3 | Part 3 | March 18, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Brasil |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 4, 2020 |
| Last aired | March 25, 2020 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |