Poverty, Inc.

Poverty, Inc.
Directed by Michael Matheson Miller
Produced by Michael Matheson Miller
Written by Michael Matheson Miller
Jonathan Witt
Release date
 5 December 2014
Running time
 94 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Poverty, Inc. is a 2014 feature-length documentary film by Michael Matheson Miller. The film challenges current perceptions of global charity and promotes entrepreneurship as an effective alternative to alleviating world poverty.[1] The film was made by the Acton Institute, a Michigan-based think tank which promotes free enterprise within the framework of Christian theology.

Production and synopsis

The filming started in 2010. The film's director, Michael Matheson Miller, conducted over 200 interviews in more than 20 countries during the course of filming.[2][3]

The film has the tag-line, “Fighting poverty is big business, but who profits the most?” One of the things the film looks at is charitable institutions and their role in fighting poverty. It questions whether aid institutions themselves are sometimes a hindrance to fighting poverty.[4][5] The film features Herman Chinery-Hesse, Hernando de Soto and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammad Yunus.[6] Also featured in the film are Bill Clinton and Bono.[7]

Critical reception

The film was reviewed by Variety, which wrote: "First-time helmer Miller hails from the Acton Institute, a free-market think tank with a theological thrust, and though his documentary displays no overt religious leanings, it’s decidedly pro-capitalist, implying that the poor’s only hope is to earn their way out of their current predicament, when it’s clear that the same system hasn’t exactly succeeded in eliminating poverty in First World countries. Still, Miller avoids the manipulative tricks of lesser filmmakers, presenting his argument with lucidity and reason. Whereas others give without thinking, Poverty Inc. provides genuine food for thought."[8] Poverty Inc. won a $100,000 cash prize in the 2015 Templeton Freedom Awards, presented by the Atlas Network.[1], a fellow free market think tank to the Acton Institute dedicated to promoting free market solutions around the world.

Awards

Anthem Film Festival
Bahamas International Film Festival
Chagrin Documentary Film Fest
Docutah Film Festival
FirstGlance Film Festival Philadelphia

Official selection

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Harger, Jim (November 13, 2015). "Acton Institute film about poverty wins $100,000 Templeton Freedom Award". Grand Rapids Press. MLive. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  2. ↑ The DePaulia Provocative documentary ‘Poverty, Inc.’ premieres at Chicago International Social Change Film Festival
  3. ↑ Denver Film Society Poverty, Inc.
  4. ↑ The Austin Chronicle Austin Film Festival: Poverty, Inc. Doc uncovers ugly truths in the booming global-poverty aid industry By Jessi Cape, 8:00AM, Wed. Oct. 29, 2014
  5. ↑ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel On Self-Governance, Why Free Food and Used Clothing Won't End Poverty By Peter A. Giersch April 26, 2015
  6. ↑ The Austin Chronicle Austin Film Festival: Poverty, Inc. Doc uncovers ugly truths in the booming global-poverty aid industry By Jessi Cape, 8:00AM, Wed. Oct. 29, 2014
  7. ↑ Denver Film Society Poverty, Inc.
  8. ↑ Debruge, Peter (November 18, 2015). "Film Review: ‘Poverty Inc.’". Variety. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  9. ↑ Miss Liberty's Film & Documentary World Anthem Film Festival: List of Nominees & Award Winners July 18, 2015
  10. ↑ The SIMA Collection POVERTY, INC. Festivals & Awards
  11. ↑ WorldEventz Bahamas International Film Encore
  12. ↑ Chagrin Documentary Film Fest 2014 Award Winners
  13. ↑ The Spectrum Film festival Desert Valley Times 8:49 a.m. MDT September 9, 2014
  14. ↑ The SIMA Collection POVERTY, INC. Festivals & Awards
  15. ↑ Austin Film Festival 2014 FILM SCHEDULE
  16. ↑ Chicago International Social Change Film Festival 2014 schedule
  17. ↑ The SIMA Collection FESTIVALS & AWARDS
  18. ↑ cafe.allhallowsleeds.org.uk Poverty, Inc.
  19. ↑ Leeds International Film Festival POverty, Inc.
  20. ↑ The SIMA Collection Poverty, Inc. Festivals & Awards
  21. ↑ San Luis Obispo International Film Festival San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
  22. ↑ Thessaloniki Documentary Festival 17th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival - Newsletter #498 (3/14/2015
  23. ↑ The SIMA Collection POVERTY, INC. Festivals & Awards
  24. ↑ The SIMA Collection Poverty, Inc. Festivals & Awards
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