What Are We Doing Here?
How to view: Free on Vimeo
Director/Producer: Brandon, Nicholas, Daniel and Tim Klein
Produced 2012 | Country: USA
Run Time: 1hr25min | Language: English
Synopsis: WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? explores why the charity given to Africa over the last five decades has been largely ineffective and often harmful. The film tells the story of Brandon, Nicholas, Daniel and Tim Klein who travel across Africa in an attempt to understand one of the great problems of our time; the failure to end poverty.
In the film, the Klein family travel 15,000 miles via public transportation from Cairo to Cape Town. They cross war torn and famine-ridden regions where aid workers, politicians, and inspiring individuals tell about the incredibly complex and often misunderstood issues that affect hundreds of millions of people across the continent.
Daring to ask the questions no one else will, the filmmakers invite the world to rethink the fight against poverty in Africa. Could our good intentions be causing more harm than good? Have humanitarian interventions prolonged suffering? Who is actually benefiting from our good intentions? These questions and many more are addressed for the first time ever in this groundbreaking feature length film. If you ever wanted to know what happened to the $10 dollars you donated to charity last year, look no further. This film will change the way you look at charity in Africa forever.
Recommendation: I watched the first 20 minutes, and the film looks like a great learning opportunity.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Global Wealth Inequality - What you never knew you never knew
Global Wealth Inequality - What you never knew you never knew (2013)
How to view: Free on Youtube
Production Company: Grain Media
Produced 2013 | Country: USA
Run Time: 4 min | Language: English
Synopsis: Describes global wealth inequality (as of 2013) and addresses the need for reform.
Recommendation: Stats are a bit outdated, and are similar to Oxfam's, but still worthwhile.
How to view: Free on Youtube
Production Company: Grain Media
Produced 2013 | Country: USA
Run Time: 4 min | Language: English
Synopsis: Describes global wealth inequality (as of 2013) and addresses the need for reform.
Recommendation: Stats are a bit outdated, and are similar to Oxfam's, but still worthwhile.
The End Of Poverty?
The End Of Poverty? (2008)
How to view: Rent for $2.99 on Vimeo
Director: Philippe Diaz | Producer: Cinema Libre Studio
Produced 2013 | Country: USA
Run Time: 1hr 44 min | Language: English, Spanish, French
Synopsis: 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 the seizure of land, minerals and forced labor. 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?
Recommendation: The trailer looks great and worth the watch.
How to view: Rent for $2.99 on Vimeo
Director: Philippe Diaz | Producer: Cinema Libre Studio
Produced 2013 | Country: USA
Run Time: 1hr 44 min | Language: English, Spanish, French
Synopsis: 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 the seizure of land, minerals and forced labor. 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?
Recommendation: The trailer looks great and worth the watch.
The Federal Reserve Explained in 7 Minutes
The Federal Reserve Explained in 7 Minutes
How to view: Free on Youtube
Director/Producer: Belligerent Politics
Produced | Country: USA
Run Time: 7 min | Language: English
Synopsis: Description of how, why, and by whom the Federal Reserve ("Fed") was established, highlights the fact that the Fed is NOT affiliated with the government and is a private organization. Goes into detail about the shady relationship between the Fed and some politicians.
Opinion: Brilliant and clear description of how the Federal Reserve works, and why that is a problem. Highly recommend watching - worth 7 minutes.
How to view: Free on Youtube
Director/Producer: Belligerent Politics
Produced | Country: USA
Run Time: 7 min | Language: English
Synopsis: Description of how, why, and by whom the Federal Reserve ("Fed") was established, highlights the fact that the Fed is NOT affiliated with the government and is a private organization. Goes into detail about the shady relationship between the Fed and some politicians.
Opinion: Brilliant and clear description of how the Federal Reserve works, and why that is a problem. Highly recommend watching - worth 7 minutes.
Breaking Inequality
Breaking Inequality (2013)
How to view: Free on Youtube
Director/Producer: Belligerent Politics
Produced | Country: USA
Run Time: 30 min | Language: English
Synopsis: Breaking Inequality is a documentary film about the corruption between Washington and Wall Street that has resulted in the largest inequality gap in the history of America. It exposes the truth behind the single event that occurred back in the early 70's that set us off on this perilous journey that we are currently on.
Breaking Inequality exposes the truth behind the root of the problem and it provides a solution to help end it. Our goal is to make enough Americans aware of the current system that is robbing them of their future, so that we can change the system all together. We have to change our destiny or the middle class will cease to exist in the United States of America.
Recommendation: I watched the first half, which was pretty well done and provides solutions to the widening gap in wealth.
How to view: Free on Youtube
Director/Producer: Belligerent Politics
Produced | Country: USA
Run Time: 30 min | Language: English
Synopsis: Breaking Inequality is a documentary film about the corruption between Washington and Wall Street that has resulted in the largest inequality gap in the history of America. It exposes the truth behind the single event that occurred back in the early 70's that set us off on this perilous journey that we are currently on.
Breaking Inequality exposes the truth behind the root of the problem and it provides a solution to help end it. Our goal is to make enough Americans aware of the current system that is robbing them of their future, so that we can change the system all together. We have to change our destiny or the middle class will cease to exist in the United States of America.
Recommendation: I watched the first half, which was pretty well done and provides solutions to the widening gap in wealth.
Inequality For All
Inequality For All (2013)
How to view: Rent from Amazon starting at $3.99, Netflix DVD service available (no streaming)
Director: Jacob Kornbluth | Producer: Jen Chaiken, Sebastian Dungan
Produced | Country: USA
Run Time: 1.5 hrs | Language: English
Synopsis: Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich makes an eloquent and impassioned argument about how the devastating effects of America's widening income inequality not only threaten the middle class but also the very foundation of democracy itself (from Amazon).
Opinion: Robert Reich's language is easy to follow and eye-opening. Highly recommend, worth the watch.
How to view: Rent from Amazon starting at $3.99, Netflix DVD service available (no streaming)
Director: Jacob Kornbluth | Producer: Jen Chaiken, Sebastian Dungan
Produced | Country: USA
Run Time: 1.5 hrs | Language: English
Synopsis: Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich makes an eloquent and impassioned argument about how the devastating effects of America's widening income inequality not only threaten the middle class but also the very foundation of democracy itself (from Amazon).
Opinion: Robert Reich's language is easy to follow and eye-opening. Highly recommend, worth the watch.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)