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ABC of a Strike (1990)

ABC of a Strike (1990)

Documentary
Release Date: 1990, February 15
Directors: Leon Hirszman
Countries: Brazil
Production: Taba Filmes
Cast: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Elis Regina, João Bosco, Jards Macalé, Vinicius de Moraes, Beth Carvalho, Ferreira Gullar, Fagner, Bete Mendes, Dominguinhos, Gonzaguinha, Celso Freitas

Overview:

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.