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Powaqqatsi

Powaqqatsi

"Life in transformation"

7.3(168 votes)
1988
1h 39m
Documentary

An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.

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Production

Budget:$2,500,000
Revenue:$589,000
Companies:
Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education
IRE Productions
Golan-Globus Productions

Languages

Original:en
Spoken:
EnglishSpanish

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