ABC of a Strike
ABC da Greve
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leon Hirszman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ferreira Gullar
- Original Title
- ABC da Greve
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Taba Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leon Hirszman
Ferreira Gullar
Adrian Cooper, Zetas Malzoni, Cláudio Kahns, Lúcio Kodato, Uli Bruhn
Adrian Cooper
Cláudio Kahns, Ivan Novaes, Carlos Augusto Calil
Department Leadership Roster
Leon Hirszman
Director
Adrian Cooper
Director of Photography
Adrian Cooper
Editor
Cláudio Kahns
Producer
Ivan Novaes
Producer
Carlos Augusto Calil
Producer
Ferreira Gullar
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About ABC of a Strike
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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?
The principal cast of ABC of a Strike includes Ferreira Gullar, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Leon Hirszman, Celso Freitas, Vinicius de Moraes.
When was ABC of a Strike released and how long is it?
ABC of a Strike was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.