Movies and TvShows featuring "world-bank" theme.

The Corporation is a thought-provoking documentary that analyzes the power and influence of corporations. Through interviews and archival footage, it explores various aspects such as corporate crimes, advertising strategies, political lobbying, environmental activism, and the impact on society.

In the heart of Mali's capital, Bamako, a local court trial takes place in a courtyard while life goes on around them. Through this trial, the film delves into issues of colonialism, globalization, and the influence of the World Bank and the IMF. It serves as an allegory for the struggles faced by African nations in seeking justice and independence.

Life and Debt is a documentary that takes a critical look at the impact of globalization and debt on the economy and culture of Jamaica. It explores the role of institutions like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, as well as the struggles faced by various sectors such as tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. The film also delves into issues like unemployment, poverty, and social unrest.

The End of Poverty? asks if the true causes of poverty today stem from a deliberate orchestration since colonial times which has evolved into our modern system whereby wealthy nations exploit the poor. People living and fighting against poverty answer condemning colonialism and its consequences; land grab, exploitation of natural resources, debt, free markets, demand for corporate profits and the evolution of an economic system in in which 25% of the world's population consumes 85% of its wealth. Featuring Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen and Joseph Stiglitz, authors/activist Susan George, Eric Toussaint, Bolivian Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera and more.

The Olsen Gang, a criminal trio, comes up with a plan to rob the World Bank using their computer skills. They use their wit, a stolen car, and their trademark comedic style to execute the heist.

War By Other Means is a 1992 television documentary by John Pilger and David Munro concerning loans to developing countries from the World Bank which cause them to pay more interest then they ever receive in international aid ("debt as a weapon"). It also analyses Structural Adjustment Programs, which are proclaimed to enable countries to compete in the global economy, but have the effect of lowering wages which results in the transfer of wealth from poor to rich. It features Dr. Susan George, author of The Debt Boomerang.

Drowned Out is a documentary that delves into the environmental destruction caused by dam construction in India. It focuses on the struggle of indigenous communities whose land gets submerged due to these projects. The film also sheds light on the role of the Indian government, World Bank's support, and instances of police brutality against protesters.

Our Friends at the Bank is a captivating documentary that delves into Uganda's complex relationship with the World Bank. Through interviews and archival footage, the film showcases the impact of the World Bank's policies on the country's economy and people. It highlights the challenges faced by Uganda in its efforts to achieve economic development and sheds light on the power dynamics between the nation and the international financial institution. With a critical and thought-provoking approach, the documentary invites viewers to question the role of global organizations in shaping the future of developing nations.

What Are We Doing Here? is a documentary that takes a deep dive into the issues of poverty, development, and aid in Africa. It sheds light on the challenges faced by the continent, including hunger, genocide, and disease. The film also delves into the role of organizations such as the World Bank, the United Nations, and evangelical missions in addressing these issues. Through interviews, on-the-ground footage, and expert analysis, the documentary aims to raise awareness and prompt action to alleviate suffering and promote sustainable development in Africa.

The Big Sellout is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the effects of neoliberalism on global poverty and wealth. Through a critical examination of the role played by institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, it exposes the exploitative nature of the free-market ideology and its consequences on the world economy. The film highlights the economic exploitation enabled by neoliberal policies and calls for a reevaluation of capitalism and globalization.