The Burning Season (1994)
Directed by John Frankenheimer
Genres - Drama, Science & Technology |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature] |
Release Date - Sep 16, 1994 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 127 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Bernadette McCallion
This highly acclaimed made-for-cable movie tells the real-life story of one man's battle to save his land. Raul Julia stars as Chico Mendes, the Brazilian union leader who rallied his people to rise up and fight the exploitation of the rainforest. Mendes called on the locals to protest land developers building a road through the Amazon in an effort to make it more accessible for business. Julia is outstanding in his portrayal of the impassioned worker, who was subsequently assassinated in 1990. Nominated for many awards, the film took the Golden Globe for "Best Mini-series for TV" and several Emmy awards. Raul Julia won the Golden Globe and the Emmy for his inspiring lead performance.
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ecology, environmentalism, exploitation, homestead, rainforest, union [labor union]