The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story

In the gripping drama "The Burning Season: The Chico Mendes Story," Raúl Juliá brings to life a man who dared to challenge the powerful for his people's future. Based on the true story of Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper and environmental activist, the film chronicles his courageous fight against government-backed developers and ranchers hell-bent on destroying the Amazon rainforest. With its powerful message and intense action, this biographical drama is a testament to one man's unwavering dedication to protecting the world's most precious ecosystem.