Chico Mendes: Voice of the Amazon (1989)
Directed by Miranda Smith
Sub-Genres - Politics & Government |
Run Time - 57 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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This documentary video is the story of Chico Mendes, who formed the movement opposing the Brazilian government's fole in the destruction of the Amazon rain forest. Assassinated in December of 1988, his murder sparked a vocal opposition which has been able to make its cause known. Includes his final filmed interview.
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ecology, politician, Amazon
