Poverty, Inc.
"Fighting Poverty is BIG Business!"
Originally released in 2015. Poverty, Inc. is a documentary film. directed by Michael Matheson Miller.
Starring Michael Parenti
Synopsis
Poverty, Inc. explores the hidden side of doing good. From disaster relief to TOMs Shoes, from adoptions to agricultural subsidies, Poverty, Inc. follows the butterfly effect of our most well-intentioned efforts and pulls back the curtain on the poverty industrial complex - the multi-billion dollar market of NGOs, multilateral agencies, and for-profit aid contractors. Are we catalyzing development or are we propagating a system in which the poor stay poor while the rich get hipper?
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 10, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poverty, Inc. about?
Poverty, Inc. explores the hidden side of doing good. From disaster relief to TOMs Shoes, from adoptions to agricultural subsidies, Poverty, Inc. follows the butterfly effect of our most well-inten...
Who directed Poverty, Inc.?
Poverty, Inc. was directed by Michael Matheson Miller.
How long is Poverty, Inc.?
Poverty, Inc. has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Poverty, Inc. released?
Poverty, Inc. was released on July 10, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Poverty, Inc.?
The main cast of Poverty, Inc. includes Michael Parenti.