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Freakonomics (2010)

  
Format:  Freakonomics DVD 
 
 
Based on the provocative best-selling book, this equally thought-provoking documentary explores "the hidden side of everything," offering surprising insights into some of the world's most complex and daunting issues, including the Wall Street economy, U.S. crime rates, and the corruption of sumo wrestlers. Includes segments directed by Heidi Ewing, Alex Gibney, Seth Gordon, Rachel Grady, Eugene Jarecki, and Morgan Spurlock. 93 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: Spanish; audio commentary; interviews; featurette.
 
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Category:
Documentary
Director:
Heidi Ewing, Alex Gibney, Seth Gordon, Rachel Grady, Eugene Jarecki, Morgan Spurlock
Rated:
PG13
Color:
Color
Format: 
Widescreen
Closed Captioned:
 Yes
Cast:  Zoe Sloane, Adesuwa Addy Iyare, Jade Viggiano, Jalani Mcnair, Sammuel Soifer, Andrew Greiche, Greg Crowe, Carl Alleyne, Melvin Van Peebles
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