Life and Debt


1h 26m 2001

Brief Synopsis

Using Jamaica as its focus, filmmaker Stephanie Black presents an in-depth examination of the impact of the International Monetary Fund's global economic policies on a developing nation's economy. The program represents the views of Jamaican workers and farmers, as well as government officials and p

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Documentary
Political
Release Date
2001
Distribution Company
New Yorker Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m

Synopsis

Using Jamaica as its focus, filmmaker Stephanie Black presents an in-depth examination of the impact of the International Monetary Fund's global economic policies on a developing nation's economy. The program represents the views of Jamaican workers and farmers, as well as government officials and policy experts.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Documentary
Political
Release Date
2001
Distribution Company
New Yorker Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Summer June 16, 2001

Re-released in United States September 21, 2001

Released in United States February 8, 2002

Released in United States on Video May 27, 2003

Released in United States April 2001

Released in United States June 2001

Shown at Los Angeles Film Festival (Documentary) April 20-28, 2001.

Shown at Human Rights Watch International Film Festival in New York City (Walter Reade) June 15-28, 2001.

Telecast as a presentation of the television series "P.O.V." on August 21, 2001.

Released in United States Summer June 16, 2001

Re-released in United States September 21, 2001 (New York City)

Released in United States February 8, 2002 (Nuart; Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video May 27, 2003

Released in United States April 2001 (Shown at Los Angeles Film Festival (Documentary) April 20-28, 2001.)

Released in United States June 2001 (Shown at Human Rights Watch International Film Festival in New York City (Walter Reade) June 15-28, 2001.)