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ABC of a Strike

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7.6/10 • 15

1990-02-151h 26m

Documentary

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.

Directors
Leon Hirszman
Writters
Ferreira Gullar
Editors
Adrian Cooper

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  1. Ferreira Gullar

    Ferreira Gullar

    Narrator

  2. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

    Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

    Self

  3. Leon Hirszman

    Leon Hirszman

    Self

  4. Celso Freitas

    Celso Freitas

    Self

  5. Vinicius de Moraes

    Vinicius de Moraes

    Self

  6. Bete Mendes

    Bete Mendes

    Self

  7. Dominguinhos

    Dominguinhos

    Self

  8. Jards Macalé

    Jards Macalé

    Self

  9. Fagner

    Fagner

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
Portuguese
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