Metalworkers
Nov 24, 2004 · 1h 25m
Director
Eduardo CoutinhoOverview
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.
Cast of Metalworkers
Crew of Metalworkers
About Metalworkers
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…
When was Metalworkers released?
Metalworkers was released on November 24, 2004.
How long is Metalworkers?
Metalworkers runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Who directed Metalworkers?
Metalworkers was directed by Eduardo Coutinho.
Who is in the cast of Metalworkers?
The cast of Metalworkers includes Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (self (archive footage)) and Henok Batista (Self).