Metalworkers
Originally released in 2004. Metalworkers is a documentary film. directed by Eduardo Coutinho. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 24, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
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 f...
Who directed Metalworkers?
Metalworkers was directed by Eduardo Coutinho.
How long is Metalworkers?
Metalworkers has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Metalworkers released?
Metalworkers was released on November 24, 2004 in theaters.