I often blog about the roots and solutions to poverty.

It does, however, take more than a blog (or a series thereof) to pin down the all-encompassing causes of the global poverty crisis facing us today.

For this reason I recommend watching a new documentary, The End of Poverty?

The film, directed by Philipe Diaz, investigates the very roots of poverty – from historical beginnings to reasons for its persistence today.

It is filmed in the slums of Latin America and the ghettos of Africa, and features knowledge and insights of acclaimed economists, professors, authors and ministers.

While certainly no Friday-night chick-flick, this documentary serves to enlighten; to inform in such a way that we cannot claim ignorance as excuse for our lack of action regarding the poverty of millions.

The film has been nominated for various awards and selected for a great many international film festivals, which leads me to believe that it is well worth watching.

As a matter of interest, the documentary’s website, www.theendofpoverty.com, offers a wealth of information beyond merely a synopsis and credits – but more about that in other posts.

Once again, geographic location prevents me from watching this film in the immediate future, but I welcome feedback from those who do watch it.

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