The Charcoal People

The Charcoal People 2000 Directed by Nigel Noble Os Carvoeiros

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.

Countries Brazil , USA

Production Country Brazil

Language Portuguese

Spoken Language Portuguese

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Zazen Produções

Release Date 20 January 2000

64 mins