ABC of a Strike (1990)
About the origins of modern Brazilian trade unionism
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.
| Movie ID | 109528 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Leon Hirszman |
| Main cast | Ferreira Gullar, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Leon Hirszman, Celso Freitas, Vinicius de Moraes, Bete Mendes, Dominguinhos, Jards Macalé |
| Release date | 15 February 1990 |
| Release year | 1990 |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Duration | 86 min (1h 26m) |
| Rating | 7.7 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Taba Filmes |
Director: Leon Hirszman
Writers: Ferreira Gullar
Top cast
Ferreira GullarNarrator
Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaSelf
Leon HirszmanSelf
Celso FreitasSelf
Vinicius de MoraesSelf
Bete MendesSelf
DominguinhosSelf
Jards MacaléSelf
FagnerSelf
Beth CarvalhoSelf
João BoscoSelf
GonzaguinhaSelf
Elis ReginaSelf (archive footage)
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