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1 December 2009 One Comment

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“A sort of ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ for global economics…a powerful description of how Western policies since colonialism have subjugated Third World countries.”

-Charles Masters, The Hollywood Reporter

“FOUR STARS…EXCELLENT”

Kam Williams, NewsBlaze.com

“POWERFUL and UPSETTING”

Andrew O’Hehir, Salon.com

Narrated by Martin Sheen, The End of Poverty? is a daring, thought-provoking and very timely documentary by award-winning filmmaker, Philippe Diaz, revealing that poverty is not an accident. It began with military conquest, slavery and colonization that resulted in forced labor and the seizure of land and minerals. Today, global poverty has reached new levels because of unfair debt, trade and tax policies — in other words, wealthy countries exploiting the weaknesses of poor, developing countries.

The End of Poverty? asks why today 20% of the planet’s population uses 80% of its resources and consumes 30% more than the planet can regenerate? Can we really end poverty within our current economic system? Think again.

Watch the Trailer

OPENS DECEMBER 4 IN SEATTLE

Regal Meridian 16
1501 7th Ave. Seattle, WA 98101
www.regmovies.com

Also opening Dec. 4th in Portland
Living Room Theaters
341 SW Tenth Ave. Portland, OR 97205
www.livingroomtheaters.com

More theatres here

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