The Charcoal People

This documentary runs for 64 minutes and provides a poignant look at the lives of impoverished migrant workers involved in charcoal production for the automobile industry. The film captures the struggles of children and elders laboring in dire conditions, burning timber in makeshift huts and earning meager wages. It addresses themes of ecology, child labor, and environmental degradation through a melancholic lens.

Viewers will encounter the stark contrast between the beauty of the Amazon rainforest and the grim realities of its exploitation. The film emphasizes the impact of industrial demands on both the environment and the lives of those who depend on it. With keywords like nostalgia and burlesque, the documentary portrays a complex picture of survival amid ecological crisis.