1968: A greve de Contagem
In 2018, the fiftieth anniversary of the first workers' strike during the military dictatorship (1964 - 1985) was completed. Through the testimonies of historians, researchers and workers who participated in that historic strike in the Industrial City of Contagem, in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, the documentary reconstructs this episode that lasted that same year, in July, in the famous strike in Osasco, in São Paulo. Intensifying the confrontation with the bourgeoisie in the military period and sowing the seeds of the new unionism that would emerge a decade later.
Director: Carlos Pronzato
Screenplay
- Carlos Pronzato (Screenplay)
Editing: Luís Oliveira
Production: La Mestiza Audiovisual
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Carlos Pronzato
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1968: A greve de Contagem about?
- In 2018, the fiftieth anniversary of the first workers' strike during the military dictatorship (1964 - 1985) was completed. Through the testimonies of historians, researchers and workers who participated in that historic strike in the Industrial City of Contagem, in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, the documentary reconstructs this episode that lasted that same year, in July, in the famous strike in Osasco, in São Paulo. Intensifying the confrontation with the bourgeoisie in the military period and sowing the seeds of the new unionism that would emerge a decade later.
- Who directed 1968: A greve de Contagem?
- 1968: A greve de Contagem was directed by Carlos Pronzato.
- Where was 1968: A greve de Contagem produced?
- 1968: A greve de Contagem was produced in Brazil.