| Description |
1 DVD-R (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical monoraul Dolby Digital 2.0 rda |
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NTSC rda |
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video file DVD-R video region 1 rda |
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Motion picture. |
| System Details |
DVD-ROM content. |
| Language |
In English or French versions with various interviews in English, French, Portuguese, Swahili or Spanish with English or French subtitles; with optional Spanish subtitles. |
| Performer |
Narrated by Martin Sheen. |
| Credits |
Directory of photography, Philippe Diaz ; editor, Tom Von Doom. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Explains how global poverty began with military conquest, slavery, and colonization that resulted in the seizure of land, minerals, and forced labor. Today's financial crisis is a direct consequence of these unchallenged policies that have lasted centuries. Features expert insights from Nobel Prize winners, acclaimed authors, university professors, government ministers, and the leaders of social movements. Includes interviews, photo galleries, and more. |
| Note |
Special features: extended interviews with experts, including John Perkins, Heather Remoff, Joshua Farley, Mason Gaffney, HWO Okoth-Ogendo, and Gitu wa Kahengeri; interview with director; Stawi Youth & Adult Centre (Kenya) profile; manifesto to end global poverty; DVD-ROM content, resources and actions and a new remedy for poverty (PDF files). |
| Awards |
Official Selection, Critics' Week, Cannes Film Festival ; Official Selection, 25+ International Film Festivals. |
| Subject |
Poverty.
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Poor -- Developing countries.
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Poverty -- Government policy.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Documentary films.
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Feature films -- United States.
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Nonfiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710269
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Documentary films. (OCoLC)fst01710390
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| Subject |
Developing countries. (OCoLC)fst01242969
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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| Subject |
Poverty -- Government policy.
(OCoLC)fst01074100
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| Local Subject |
Poor people -- Developing countries.
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| Subject |
Poverty. (OCoLC)fst01074093
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| Genre/Form |
Nonfiction films.
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| Subject |
Poverty -- Developing countries.
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Poor. (OCoLC)fst01071040
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| Added Author |
Portello, Beth, film producer.
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Diaz, Philippe, film director, performer.
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Sheen, Martin, narrator.
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Robert Schalkenbach Foundation, sponsoring body.
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Cinema Libre Studio, film production company, film distributor.
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| Note |
Title on container: End of poverty? : think again |
| ISBN |
1595871233 |
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9781595871237 |
| Standard No. |
881394108820 |
| Music No. |
CLS1088 Cinema Libre Studio |
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