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Profit Motive and the Whispering Wind
Profit Motive and the Whispering Wind

Profit Motive and the Whispering Wind

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DocumentaryHistory

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A visual essay about the progressive tradition of the United States as seen through grave markers and monuments.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

58 mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

01 August 2008

Country

United States of America

Cast

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