To Remember Chico Mendes

Synopsis

Chico Mendes, president of the Rural Workers’ Trade Union of Xapuri in the western Amazon and member of the National Council of Rubber Tappers, was widely known for his work in defence of the environment. The video tells the story of his life and how, as he began to campaign more vigorously in defence or rubber tappers’ rights, he became target of death threats. He survived several attempts on his life and was finally shot dead 22 December 1988.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min.

Year of production

1989

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Notes

Restricted use: this video may be only be shown at Amnesty International meetings.

Subjects

Politics & government

Keywords

Brazil; human rights; Mendes, Chico

Distributor

Name

Amnesty International United Kingdom

Email

info@amnesty.org.uk

Web

http://www.amnesty.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7814 6200

Fax

020 7833 1510

Address

Information Office
99-119 Rosebery Avenue
London
EC1R 4RE