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Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty

Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty

The poor may always have been with us, but attitudes towards them have changed. Beginning in the Neolithic Age, Ben Lewis's film takes us through the changing world of poverty. You go to sleep, you dream, you become poor through the ages. And when you awake, what can you say about poverty now? There are still very poor people, to be sure, but the new poverty has more to do with inequality...

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2012-11-28
  • Runtime: 58 minutes
  • Rating: 8/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies:
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9989
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Shaun Parkes

Shaun Parkes

as Narrator (voice)

Trailers & Clips

Poor Us: an animated history - Why Poverty? Trailer

External Links

Keywords

povertyeconomicsinequalitypoorwealth differences

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?

Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2012-11-28.

Who are the main actors in Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?

The main cast includes Shaun Parkes, .

Where can I watch Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty is available.

Is Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?

Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty has an IMDb rating of 8/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?

The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty filmed?

Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?

The total runtime of Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty is 58 minutes.

Is Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty.

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