Description |
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1 surround. |
Credits |
Introduction and transitional segments written and directed by Seth Gordon ; "A roshanda by any other name" written by Jeremy Chilnick & Morgan Spurlock, directed by Morgan Spurlock ; "Pure corruption" written by Peter Bull & Alex Gibney, directed by Alex Gibney ; "It's not always a wonderful life" written and directed by Eugene Jarecki ; "Can a ninth grader be bribed to succeed?" written and directed by Heidi Ewing & Rachel Grady. |
Note |
Based on the book by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. |
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DVD release of the 2010 motion picture. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for elements of violence, sexuality/nudity, drugs and brief strong language. |
Summary |
The film version of the bestselling book about incentives-based thinking by renowned economists Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Like the book, the film examines human behavior with provocative and sometimes hilarious case studies, bringing together a dream team of filmmakers responsible for some of the most acclaimed and entertaining documentaries in recent years. |
Note |
Special features: Additional interviews with Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner ; Producers' commentary with Chris Romano, Dan O'Meara and Chad Troutwine ; Directors' commentary ; HDNet : a look at Freakonomics. |
Language |
English dialogue with optional subtitles in Spanish; closed-captioned. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Economics -- Psychological aspects.
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Economics -- Sociological aspects.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Troutwine, Chad, 1968-
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Romano, Chris, 1978-
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O'Meara, Dan.
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Gibney, Alex.
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Grady, Rachel.
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Ewing, Heidi E.
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Spurlock, Morgan, 1970-
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Jarecki, Eugene.
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Gordon, Seth.
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Levitt, Steven D.
Freakonomics.
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Magnolia Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Standard No. |
876964003568 |
Music No. |
10356 Magnolia Home Entertainment |
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