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Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty (2012): Cast

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Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty is a 2012 documentary directed by Ben Lewis, starring Shaun Parkes as Narrator (voice). It runs 58 minutes.

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Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
58 min
Director
Ben Lewis
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty About?

The premise of Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty without spoilers.

Ben Lewis’s film explores the shifting perceptions of poverty throughout history, beginning in the Neolithic Age and continuing through the modern era. Through a dreamlike narrative, the documentary invites viewers to experience poverty across different periods, prompting reflection on its persistence and evolving nature. It examines how attitudes towards those struggling with poverty have transformed over time, particularly in relation to issues of inequality and social change.

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Cast & crew

Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty Cast & Characters

Shaun Parkes plays Narrator (voice) in Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty. Directed by Ben Lewis.

From the director

More from Ben Lewis

More films directed by Ben Lewis: The Beatles, Hippies & Hells Angels: Inside the Crazy World of Apple, Apart from Everything, Chancers: The Great Gangster Film Fraud and Google and the World Brain.

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Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty Trailers & Videos

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Poor Us: an animated history - Why Poverty? Trailer

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Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?

Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty runs 58 minutes.

When was Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty released?

Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty was released on November 28, 2012.

Who directed Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?

Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty was directed by Ben Lewis.

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Who is in the cast of Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty?

Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty stars Shaun Parkes as Narrator (voice).

Does Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty have a post-credit scene?

No. Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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