The Charcoal People 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 64 minutes
- Director
- Nigel Noble
- Network
- Zazen Produções
What is The Charcoal People?
The Charcoal People is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 64 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 20, 2000
- Studios
- Zazen Produções
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~64 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Zazen Produções
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The Charcoal People is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Zazen Produções. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A documentary exposing the human toll behind Amazon charcoal production.”
- Shows the hidden labor fueling the automobile industry
- Offers intimate portraits of migrant workers
- Highlights the impact of deforestation
- Graphic depiction of harsh working conditions may be unsettling
- Limited narrative structure typical of documentaries
Watch it if you seek a compassionate look at the human cost of deforestation.
The film’s stark portrayal of poverty and environmental damage makes it appropriate for mature viewers.
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What is the main focus of the film?
It examines environmental destruction and the lives of impoverished migrant workers cutting Amazon trees for charcoal.
Which industry does the charcoal production serve?
The charcoal is used for pig iron production, primarily for the automobile industry.
How long is the documentary?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes.
When was the film released?
It was released in the year 2000.
What are some of the living conditions shown?
The film depicts workers living in igloo‑shaped huts, their bodies charred from the work, earning about $2 a day.
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