Metalworkers (2004)
In 1979 and 1980, workers in São Paulo’s metallurgical industry organized a series of strikes that changed the face of union politics in Brazil. In the process, they established the groundwork for Brazil’s Worker’s Party and brought to the national spotlight union leader Luís Inácio Lula da Silva. Metalworkers is a feature-length documentary about the stories of 21 of these workers who took part in these historic strikes but remain in relative anonymity today.
Director: Eduardo Coutinho
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: November 24, 2004
Cinematography: Jacques Cheuiche
Editing: Jordana Berg
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Metalworkers about?
- In 1979 and 1980, workers in São Paulo’s metallurgical industry organized a series of strikes that changed the face of union politics in Brazil. In the process, they established the groundwork for Brazil’s Worker’s Party and brought to the national spotlight union leader Luís Inácio Lula da Silva. Metalworkers is a feature-length documentary about the stories of 21 of these workers who took part in these historic strikes but remain in relative anonymity today.
- Who directed Metalworkers?
- Metalworkers was directed by Eduardo Coutinho.
- How long is Metalworkers?
- Metalworkers has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Metalworkers?
- Metalworkers is a Documentary film.
- Where was Metalworkers produced?
- Metalworkers was produced in Brazil.