The Burning Season(1994)
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
Movie: The Burning Season
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Chico Mendes
Alfredo Sezero
Regina de Carvalho
Ilzamar
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Steven Kaye
Darli Alves
Jair
Wilson Pinheiro
Galvao
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