Metalworkers

Overview

Set against the backdrop of São Paulo in the late 1970s, a group of metallurgical workers ignited a transformative wave of strikes that reshaped Brazil's labor movement. Their efforts laid the foundation for the Worker’s Party and propelled union leader Luís Inácio Lula da Silva into the national consciousness. "Metalworkers" offers a compelling documentary exploration of the lives of 21 unsung heroes, capturing their struggles and triumphs during these pivotal labor actions. Their stories, although largely overlooked, played a crucial role in a significant chapter of Brazil's political history.