ABC of a Strike (1990)
ABC of a Strike captures the 1979 metal workers strikes outside of São Paulo. The footage sat untouched until after the death of highly-regarded director Leon Hirszman in 1987, by which time the material had a new relevance. The gripping film captures the negotiations between the labor unions and the factory bosses and shows the birth of the region’s Worker’s Party, as well as the emergence of its charismatic leader, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Rising from extreme poverty, Lula gained national prominence as a union activist during the late 70s and early 80s. After being jailed during his time as a union leader, he eventually becomes Brazil’s president from 2003 to 2010.
Director: Leon Hirszman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: February 15, 1990
Cast
- Ferreira Gullar - Narrator
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva - Self
- Leon Hirszman - Self
- Celso Freitas - Self
- Vinicius de Moraes - Self
- Bete Mendes - Self
- Dominguinhos - Self
- Jards Macalé - Self
- Fagner - Self
- Beth Carvalho - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Adrian Cooper
Editing: Adrian Cooper
Production: Taba Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Leon Hirszman
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ABC of a Strike about?
- ABC of a Strike captures the 1979 metal workers strikes outside of São Paulo. The footage sat untouched until after the death of highly-regarded director Leon Hirszman in 1987, by which time the material had a new relevance. The gripping film captures the negotiations between the labor unions and the factory bosses and shows the birth of the region’s Worker’s Party, as well as the emergence of its charismatic leader, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Rising from extreme poverty, Lula gained national prominence as a union activist during the late 70s and early 80s. After being jailed during his time as a union leader, he eventually becomes Brazil’s president from 2003 to 2010.
- Who directed ABC of a Strike?
- ABC of a Strike was directed by Leon Hirszman.
- Who stars in ABC of a Strike?
- ABC of a Strike stars Ferreira Gullar, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Leon Hirszman, Celso Freitas, Vinicius de Moraes, Bete Mendes.
- How long is ABC of a Strike?
- ABC of a Strike has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is ABC of a Strike?
- ABC of a Strike is a Documentary film.
- Where was ABC of a Strike produced?
- ABC of a Strike was produced in Brazil.