ABC da Greve

Feb 15 1990 N/A 1h 15m
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.

Plot

A detailed look at the events that led to the continuous strikes that shut down many factories during the still repressive days of the military regime. The workers union, led by syndicalist Lula, demanded better work conditions and better payments, fighting not only against their exploitative bosses but also the political establishment of the time. Crowds were gathered, protests and marches were planned, constantly followed by the police but the workers bond and strategy was so strong and efficient that everything turned out in their favor, with peaceful movements and no casualties on both sides.

Written by

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Directed by

Leon Hirszman

Cast

Lélia Abramo, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vinicius de Moraes

Crew

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Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

Taba Filmes

Languages

Português

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
223
Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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