Metalworkers
Peões
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo Coutinho
- Original Title
- Peões
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduardo Coutinho
Jacques Cheuiche
Jordana Berg
João Moreira Salles, Beth Formaggini
Department Leadership Roster
Eduardo Coutinho
Director
Jordana Berg
Editor
Beth Formaggini
Producer
Jacques Cheuiche
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metalworkers
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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.
Who stars in Metalworkers?
The principal cast of Metalworkers includes Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Henok Batista.
When was Metalworkers released and how long is it?
Metalworkers was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.