The End of Poverty?(2008)
In a world where there is so much wealth, why is there still so much poverty?
The End of Poverty? Synopsis
The End of Poverty? asks if the true causes of poverty today stem from a deliberate orchestration since colonial times which has evolved into our modern system whereby wealthy nations exploit the poor. People living and fighting against poverty answer condemning colonialism and its consequences; land grab, exploitation of natural resources, debt, free markets, demand for corporate profits and the evolution of an economic system in in which 25% of the world's population consumes 85% of its wealth. Featuring Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen and Joseph Stiglitz, authors/activist Susan George, Eric Toussaint, Bolivian Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera and more.
The End of Poverty? (2008) is a documentary film directed by Philippe Diaz, released on May 19, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Martin Sheen, John Christensen, John Perkins and Álvaro García Linera. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Philippe Diaz
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Revenue:
- $57
- Status:
- Released
The End of Poverty? (2008) Trailer
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The End of Poverty? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Sheen
as Self - Narrator
- John Christensen
John Christensen
as Self
John Perkins
as Self
- Álvaro García Linera
Álvaro García Linera
as Self - Vice-President, Bolivia
Amartya Sen
as Self - Author & Nobel Prize Winner
Edgardo Lander
as Self - Professor & Historian
- Eric Toussaint
Eric Toussaint
as Self - Author & President of CADTM
- H.W.O. Okoth-Ogendo
H.W.O. Okoth-Ogendo
as Self - Author & Law Professor
- Jaime De Amorim
Jaime De Amorim
as Self - Coordintor, Landless People Movement Brazil
- Miriam Campos
Miriam Campos
as Self - Ministry of Indigenous People, Bolivia
- Mashengu wa Mwachofi
Mashengu wa Mwachofi
as Self - Former Parliamentarian, Kenya
- Maria Luisa Mendoca
Maria Luisa Mendoca
as Self - Rede Social President, Brazil
Key crew
Directed by Philippe Diaz.
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The End of Poverty? Reviews & Ratings
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The End of Poverty? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The End of Poverty? online?
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The End of Poverty? (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The End of Poverty??
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The main cast of The End of Poverty? (2008) includes Martin Sheen, John Christensen, John Perkins, Álvaro García Linera and Amartya Sen. The film was directed by Philippe Diaz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The End of Poverty? released?
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The End of Poverty? was released on May 19, 2008 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The End of Poverty? worth watching?
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The End of Poverty? (2008) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The End of Poverty??
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