The end of poverty?
(DVD)

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Contributors
Portello, Beth, film producer.
Diaz, Philippe, film director,
Sheen, Martin, narrator.
Robert Schalkenbach Foundation, sponsoring body.
Cinema Libre Studio, film production company,
Published
[Canoga Park, California] : Cinema Libre Studio, c2010.
ISBN
1595871233
Physical Desc
1 DVD-R (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
On Shelf
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Documentary films.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.
Nonfiction films.
Poor -- Developing countries.
Poverty -- Developing countries.
Poverty -- Government policy.
Poverty.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Developing countries.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.
Poor.
Poverty -- Government policy.
Poverty.
Other Subjects
Feature films -- United States.
Feature films -- United States.

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Published
[Canoga Park, California] : Cinema Libre Studio, c2010.
Format
DVD
Language
English
ISBN
1595871233
UPC
881394108820

Notes

General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008.
General 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).
Creation/Production Credits
Directory of photography, Philippe Diaz ; editor, Tom Von Doom.
Participants/Performers
Narrated by Martin Sheen.
Description
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.
Target Audience
Not rated.
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.
Awards
Official Selection, Critics' Week, Cannes Film Festival ; Official Selection, 25+ International Film Festivals.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Portello, B., Diaz, P., & Sheen, M. (2010). The end of poverty? . Cinema Libre Studio.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Portello, Beth, Philippe, Diaz and Martin, Sheen. 2010. The End of Poverty?. Cinema Libre Studio.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Portello, Beth, Philippe, Diaz and Martin, Sheen. The End of Poverty? Cinema Libre Studio, 2010.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Portello, Beth,, Philippe Diaz, and Martin Sheen. The End of Poverty? Cinema Libre Studio, 2010.

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