The Charcoal People
Director: Nigel Noble
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.
In brief
The Charcoal People (2000) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 8.0/10 from 7 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 4min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Charcoal People?
The Charcoal People runs 64 minutes (1h 4min).
What rating does The Charcoal People have?
The Charcoal People has an average rating of 8.0/10 based on 7 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Charcoal People from?
The Charcoal People was released in 2000.
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