The Brickmakers

The Brickmakers

42 mins | Documentary | Dec. 31, 1972

This film documents the life of a family of brick makers in the outskirts of Bogotá, using the personal experience of the Castañeda family to expose the exploitation of manual laborers. Marta Rodríguez and Jorge Silva worked on this documentary from 1966 to 1972, establishing a relationship with the family which allows the viewer an intimate look at their hardships.

The Brickmakers

42 mins | Documentary | Dec. 31, 1972

The Brickmakers
This film documents the life of a family of brick makers in the outskirts of Bogotá, using the personal experience of the Castañeda family to expose the exploitation of manual laborers. Marta Rodríguez and Jorge Silva worked on this documentary from 1966 to 1972, establishing a relationship with the family which allows the viewer an intimate look at their hardships.
IMDb rating 7.3
Producers
Original title Chircales
Directors Jorge Silva, Marta Rodríguez
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