The Witchy Weed

Directed by Paulo Gil Soares

Traces the development of the tobacco industry in Brazil and describes the techniques and economics of tobacco growing and manufacture. Focuses on the people involved in tobacco production, from the workers to the owners, and such problems as increased mechanization and health hazards resulting from constant contact with the plant. English subtitles are used when Portuguese is spoken

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