Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty (2012)

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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...

Director: Ben Lewis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Screenplay

Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Healthcare Privilege and Life Inequality

Keywords

poverty, economics, inequality, poor, wealth differences

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty about?
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...
Who directed Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?
Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty was directed by Ben Lewis.
Who stars in Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?
Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty stars Shaun Parkes.
How long is Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?
Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?
Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty is a Documentary film.
What are the themes of Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?
The themes of Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty include: Healthcare Privilege and Life Inequality.