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Powaqqatsi (1988)

G 99 min  -  Documentary | Music  -   26 January 1989 (Argentina)
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An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.

Director:

Godfrey Reggio

Writers:

Godfrey Reggio, Ken Richards

Stars:

Christie Brinkley, David Brinkley and Pope John Paul II
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Cast

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Christie Brinkley ...
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David Brinkley David Brinkley ...
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Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II ...
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An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.

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Plot Keywords:

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Taglines:

Life in Transformation

Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Country:

USA

Language:

Hopi | English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Powwaqatsi: Life in Transformation See more »

Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$589,244 (USA)
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Production Co:

Golan-Globus Productions, NorthSouth, Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Godfrey Reggio was uncomfortable using the latest film-making technology considering that his theme was back-to-basics living. However, he countered this by realizing that technology is unavoidably ingrained into our way of life. See more »

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