The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story

1994 R 2h 3m 7.1

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...

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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Info about The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story

Studio(s): HBO Films

Originally Released: United States on Sep 17, 1994

Genres: Biography, Drama