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Powaqqatsi

Life in transformation
Apr 29, 1988 · 1h 40m
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An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.

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CAST

Christie Brinkley
(archive footage)
David Brinkley
(archive footage)
Patrick Disanto
Self
Pope John Paul II
(archive footage)
Dan Rather
(archive footage)
Cheryl Tiegs
(archive footage)
Directed by Godfrey Reggio

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$2,500,000
Revenue
$589,000
Production
Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, IRE Productions, Golan-Globus Productions, NorthSouth Productions, The Cannon Group
Country
US

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