The end of poverty?

The end of poverty? [videorecording] / Title on container: End of poverty? : think again a Cinema Libre Studio production in association with the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation ; produced by Beth Portello ; written and directed by Philippe Diaz. - [Canoga Park, Calif.] : Cinema Libre Studio, c2010. - 1 videodisc (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008. 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).

Directory of photography, Philippe Diaz ; editor, Tom Von Doom. Directory of photography, Philippe Diaz ; editor, Tom Von Doom.

Narrated by Martin Sheen.

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.

Not rated.


DVD, NTSC.


In English or French versions with various interviews in English, French, Portuguese or Spanish with English or French subtitles; with optional Spanish subtitles.

1595871233 9781595871237

881394108820

CLS1088 Cinema Libre Studio


Poor--Developing countries.
Poverty--Government policy.
Poverty--Developing countries.
Poverty.


Documentary films.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.

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