The End of Poverty? (2009)

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NR | 1 hr 46 mins | Drama, Documentary | Now Playing |Box Office Total: $12593

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Synopsis:

Global 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. Actor and activist, Martin Sheen, narrates this documentary, 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.

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Full Cast & Crew

Theatrical Release
11/13/2009

Director	Credit
Philippe Diaz	Director
Cast	Credit
Martin Sheen	Narrator
Production Credits	Credit
Clifford Cobb	Executive Producer
Cristian Bettler	Associate Producer
Matthew Stillman	Co-Producer
Beth Portello	Producer
Richard Castro	Co-Producer
Carla Ortiz	Associate Producer
Production Companies	Credit
Cinema Libre Studio	Production Company
Distribution Companies	Credit
Cinema Libre Studio	Domestic Theatrical Distributor
Writer	Credit
Philippe Diaz	Screenplay
Film Camera	Credit
Philippe Diaz	Cinematographer
Film Sales Financing	Credit
Robert Schalkenbach Foundation	Film Financier
Music	Credit
Cristian Bettler	Original Score
Max Soussan	Original Score
Sound	Credit
Beth Portello	Sound

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