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Powaqqatsi
Powaqqatsi

Powaqqatsi

Life in transformation

Genres

Documentary

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An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.

Others

Budget

$2500000

Revenue

$589000

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

100 mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

29 April 1988

Country

United States of America

Cast

Christie Brinkley

Christie Brinkley

(archive footage)

David Brinkley

David Brinkley

(archive footage)

Patrick Disanto

Patrick Disanto

Self

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

(archive footage)

Dan Rather

Dan Rather

(archive footage)

Cheryl Tiegs

Cheryl Tiegs

(archive footage)

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