Plot

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.—Rob Hartill

Based on real events, this film recounts the story of Chico Mendes, a laborer in the Brazilian Amazon who rebels against his employers. Aware that workers are being exploited, Mendes attempts to unionize his compatriots for better wages and conditions. Since developers aim to cut away vast swaths of the rainforest to make the area more accessible for industry, Mendes decides to make a stand for the environment as well, but his activism makes him a target.—Jwelch5742