Now with Bill Moyers. July 5, 2002 [videorecording] / a production of Public Affairs Television, Inc. ; a presentation of Thirteen/WNET New York ; directed by Mark Ganguzza.
Now with Bill Moyers (Television program) Frontline world (Television program) Leasing the rain.
Notes:
Title from screen and label. Host, Bill Moyers.
Contents:
Leasing the rain (21 min.) / a presentation of Thirteen/WNET New York ; produced by David Murdock ; correspondent, William Finnegan ; edited by Amanda Zinoman -- Interview with Noreen Hertz, author of The silent takeover (9 min.) -- Interview with Norman Lear (10 min.) -- Commentary: Frank Wu, Professor of Law, Howard University (3 min.) -- Scott Simon interviews singer Angelique Kidjo (10 min.).
Summary:
Leasing the rain: A few multinational companies have cornered the water market in countries like France and England, reaping billions in profit. But what are the consequences of treating life-sustaining water as just another commodity to be bought and sold to the highest bidder? In Cochabamba, Bolivia, a fight broke out between the citizens who depend on water and a multinational corporation that depends upon it for profit. Interviews: Noreena Hertz discusses the social responsibility of businesses and globalization. Norman Lear talks about his touring a copy of the Declaration of Independence across America. In a Fourth of July commentary, Frank Wu talks about his immigrant parents. West African singer Angelique Kidjo talks about her work and sings in studio.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)50436739
Locations:
UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)
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