The Brickmakers

7.3
1972 0 hr 42 min Documentary

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.

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Reviews

Scanialara
1972/12/31

You won't be disappointed!

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SpuffyWeb
1973/01/01

Sadly Over-hyped

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Micitype
1973/01/02

Pretty Good

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Deanna
1973/01/03

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

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