The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story (1994)
R 17 Sep 1994 • Biography, Drama • 2h 3m
Based on the true story of a Brazilian rubber tapper who leads his people in protest against government and developers, who want to cut down their part of the rainforest for a new road and ranch land. The rich and the powerful will stop at nothing, and frequently resort to murder.
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English
Awards:
Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 10 wins & 9 nominations total
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United States, Mexico
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