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poverty did not just happen. It began with military
conquest, slavery and colonization that resulted in
the seizure of land, minerals and forced labor. Today,
the problem persists because of unfair debt, trade
and tax policies -- in other words, wealthy countries
taking advantage of poor, developing countries.
Renowned actor and activist, Martin Sheen, narrates
The End of Poverty?, a feature-length documentary directed
by award-winning director, Philippe Diaz, which explains
how today's financial crisis is a direct consequence
of these unchallenged policies that have lasted centuries.
Consider that 20% of the planet's population uses 80%
of its resources and consumes 30% more than the planet
can regenerate. At this rate, to maintain our lifestyle
means more and more people will sink below the poverty
line.
Filmed in the slums of Africa and the barrios of Latin
America, The End of Poverty? features expert insights
from: Nobel prize winners in Economics, Amartya Sen
and Joseph Stiglitz; acclaimed authors Susan George,
Eric Toussaint, John Perkins, Chalmers Johnson; university
professors William Easterly and Michael Watts; government
ministers such as Bolivia's Vice President Alvaro Garcia
Linera and the leaders of social movements in Brazil,
Venezuela, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Global
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