The Charcoal People_
This deeply human documentary examines the subject of environmental destruction, highlighting the impoverished migrant workers who are chopping down the Amazon rainforest to create charcoal for pig iron production used primarily in the automobile industry. The film examines the children and elders and their daily lives and work as they burn timber in igloo-looking huts, their bodies charred gray for $2 a day, struggling to survive.
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The Charcoal People was released 26 years ago in 2000.
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This deeply human documentary examines the subject of environmental destruction, highlighting the impoverished migrant workers who are chopping down the Amaz...
The Charcoal People is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 4m.
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What is The Charcoal People about?
This deeply human documentary examines the subject of environmental destruction, highlighting the impoverished migrant workers who are chopping down the Amazon rainforest to create charcoal for pig iron production used primarily in the automobile industry. The film examines the children and elders and their daily lives and work as they burn timber in igloo-looking huts, their bodies charred gray for $2 a day, struggling to survive.
How long is The Charcoal People?
The Charcoal People has a runtime of 64 minutes (1h 4m).
What is the rating of The Charcoal People?
The Charcoal People has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
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Documentary