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The End of Poverty?

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The End of Poverty?
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NR,1hr 44min
Genre:
Documentary
Released:
November 13, 2009
Distributor:
Cinema Libre
Synopsis: The aphorism "The poor are always with us" dates back to the New Testament, but while the phrase is still sadly apt in the 21st century, few seem to be able to explain why poverty is so widespread. Activist filmmaker Philippe Diaz examines the history and impact of economic inequality in the third world in the documentary The End of Poverty?, and makes the compelling argument that it's not an accident or simple bad luck that has created a growing underclass around the world. Diaz traces the growth ... Full Synopsis
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Writing a negative review of a documentary on world poverty is akin to booing Santa Claus at the Thanksgiving Day parade, but The End of Poverty? does not present many exemplary qualities for a stringent critic to applaud. In the end, the film is an informative experience, and people will definitely emerge from the theater a bit smarter than when they entered, which is more than can be said of the ... Full Review
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