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The Price of Sugar

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The Price of Sugar
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NR,1hr 30min
Genre:
Documentary
Released:
September 28, 2007
Director:
Bill Haney
Distributor:
Mitropoulos
Starring:
Father Christopher Hartley, Paul Newman
Synopsis: Bill Haney's muckraking documentary The Price of Sugar follows the courageous Father Christopher Hartley, a social activist Spanish priest who makes the inaugural trip to his parish in the Dominican Republic. Upon arrival, he is cautioned by his superiors to avoid traversing the sugar plantations that his parishioners call home -- even as a part of regular parish visits. Hartley ignores this admonition, and is then shocked out of his mind to discover the subhuman living conditions and environment ... Full Synopsis
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Lael Loewenstein, LOS ANGELES TIMES
Still, as compelling as The Price of Sugar is, it also represents a squandered opportunity. A stronger connection could have been made between the film's subject and our own responsibility as consumers. Full Review
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73
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 11 critic reviews
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