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Disaster Capitalism

Disaster Capitalism

When aid and politics meets business, who really gains from the global giving industry?

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Documentary

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A documentary that reveals the underbelly of the global aid and investment industry. It's a complex web of interests that span the earth from powerful nations and multinational corporations to tribal and village leaders. This documentary offers unique insights into a multi-billion dollar world by investigating how aid dollars are spent.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

52 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

22 February 2018

Country

Australia

Cast

Antony Loewenstein

Antony Loewenstein

Himself

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