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The Charcoal People

2000·Movie
1h 4min
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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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.
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Is The Charcoal People worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Charcoal People?

1 h 4 min

The Charcoal People runs 1 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Charcoal People?

Critics46
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate The Charcoal People higher (68) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Charcoal People in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.