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Poverty, Inc.

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Filmmaker Michael Matheson Miller investigates the complex global industry of foreign aid.
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Peter Debruge Variety 11/30/2015
An easy-to-understand docu-essay with a tough-to-accept message. Go to Full Review
Marci Schmitt Minneapolis Star Tribune 04/09/2015
3.5/4
What do developing countries need? Trade, not aid, this provocative documentary argues. Go to Full Review
Megan Basham WORLD 03/17/2018
What makes the film particularly interesting is that the global economic issues it explores are the same as those debated in our national op-eds every day. Go to Full Review
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05/21/2020 Every person needs to watch this. I used to think my father did not have a social conscience when he would criticize "bleeding heart liberals". He believed it doesn't help to give handouts - what helps is equal access to opportunity then just get out of the way. This show illustrates the dangerous folly of foreign aid, feel good celebrity concerts and I would add, the Gates Foundation. See more 10/10/2019 One of the absolute best movies I've ever seen. This has inspired me to change the world and create new programs to ensure poverty industry is decimated See more 07/02/2019 great movie. it will give you a different perspective on the issue of poverty and how to resolve it. See more 10/17/2016 Eye opening documentary about how impoverished nations have become crippled by the excessive donations and aid. On the surface , one would think giving aid is beneficial , but the strong points made here, present a very real picture of the situation. 3 stars See more 09/12/2016 Great insight into the poor and the business of helping (or not helping) them. See more 07/04/2016 A lot of very good points, makes me sad that the current state of aid agencies is so poor. But it really shows that giving aid does not fix the problem of poverty in developing countries, there has to be a better way about it. Watched on Netflix with Sam at her place, July 2, 2016. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Michael Matheson Miller investigates the complex global industry of foreign aid.
Director
Michael Matheson Miller
Producer
Michael Matheson Miller, James Fitzgerald Jr.
Screenwriter
Michael Matheson Miller, Simon Scionka, Jonathan Witt
Production Co
ColdWater Media, Acton Media, Acton Institute PovertyCure
Genre
Documentary, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 10, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 35m
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