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The End of Poverty?

  • 20082008
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  • 1h 46m
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7.4/10
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The End of Poverty? (2008)
A phenomenal discourse on why poverty exists when there is so much wealth in the world. A must see for anyone wanting to understand not only the US economic system but the foundations of today's global economy.
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A phenomenal discourse on why poverty exists when there is so much wealth in the world. A must see for anyone wanting to understand not only the US economic system but the foundations of tod... Read allA phenomenal discourse on why poverty exists when there is so much wealth in the world. A must see for anyone wanting to understand not only the US economic system but the foundations of today's global economy.A phenomenal discourse on why poverty exists when there is so much wealth in the world. A must see for anyone wanting to understand not only the US economic system but the foundations of today's global economy.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Philippe Diaz
  • Writer
    • Philippe Diaz
  • Stars
    • Martin Sheen(voice)
    • Amartya Sen
    • John Perkins
  • Director
    • Philippe Diaz
  • Writer
    • Philippe Diaz
  • Stars
    • Martin Sheen(voice)
    • Amartya Sen
    • John Perkins
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    • 16User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Self - Narrator
    • (voice)
    Amartya Sen
    Amartya Sen
    • Self - Author & Nobel Prize Winner
    John Perkins
    • Self - Author & Economist
    Eric Toussaint
    • Self - Author & President of CADTM
    Edgardo Lander
    • Self - Professor & Historian
    H.W.O. Okoth-Ogendo
    • Self - Author & Law Professor
    Miriam Campos
    • Self - Ministry of Indigenous People, Bolivia
    Mashengu wa Mwachofi
    • Self - Former Parliamentarian, Kenya
    Maria Luisa Mendoca
    • Self - Rede Social President, Brazil
    Jaime De Amorim
    • Self - Coordintor, Landless People Movement Brazil
    William Easterly
    • Self - Author & Professor
    Michael Watts
    • Self - Author & Professor
    Álvaro García Linera
    • Self - Vice-President, Bolivia
    • (as Alvaro García Lineras)
    Nora Castaneda
    • Self - Women's Bank President, Venezuela
    Joao Pedro Stedile
    • Self - Landless Movement Leader, Brazil
    Serge Latouche
    • Self - Author & Professor
    Kipruto Arap Kirwa
    • Self - Agriculture Minister, Kenya
    Clifford Cobb
    • Self - Author & Historian
    • Director
      • Philippe Diaz
    • Writer
      • Philippe Diaz
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    9/10
    Great film!
    I am not able to re-recite the economic views expressed in this film, and although a lot of things have changed globally since 2008, many of the corrupted activities cited in this film are still occurring. It both saddens me and enlivens me to be aware of the poverty cycle in our world because at some point, it seems hopeless and yet curiously easy to fix. I would love to continue sharing this great film because it's documentation is so important in educating people and maybe enough to motivate positive change in our lifetimes. Thank you for shedding some light with this film! Here's to a brighter tomorrow.
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    • Release date
      • December 16, 2009 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Amazon Site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Portuguese
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Progress vs. Property
    • Filming locations
      • Bolivia
    • Production companies
      • Cinema Libre Studio
      • The Robert Schalkenbach Foundation
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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $57,805
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,593
      • Nov 15, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $57,805
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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