The divide / Dartmouth Films in association with Literally Films ; a film by Katharine Round ; produced and directed by Katherine Round ; Media Education Foundation.
Publisher:
Media Education Foundation,
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
1 videodisc (78 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Inspired by The spirit level, by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2016.
Summary:
In the 1980s the governments of both the United States and Great Britain adopted policies of cutting taxes, limiting public welfare spending, deregulating industries, and suppressing labor unions. This documentary takes a deeply personal look at wealth inequality, telling the story of seven individuals striving for a better life in the modern day U.S. and U.K. Weaving these stories and others with stunning footage and commentary from experts like Noam Chomsky, The Divide shows how virtually every aspect of our lives is controlled by one factor: the size of the gap between rich and poor. The film is inspired by the critically acclaimed, best-selling book The Spirit Level by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.