The Burning Season (1994)

Drama
TV Movie

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

Cast

Chico Mendes
Alfredo Sezero
Young Chico Mendes
Francisco Mendes
Elenia Mendes
Father Ceppi
Regina de Carvalho
Nilu Sergio
Disk Jockey
German Banker
Military Lieutenant
Platoon Commander
Narrator (uncredited)
Hitman (uncredited)
Funeral Soloist (uncredited)
Estate Boss
Steven Kaye
Darli Alves
Wilson Pinheiro

Crew

Director of Photography
Executive Producer
Production Design
Costume Design
Original Music Composer