CinemaOSMovie · 2001 · 1h 26m

Life and Debt

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Life and Debt is a 2001 American documentary film that examines the economic and social situation in Jamaica, and specifically how the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank's structural adjustment policies have impacted the island.

Directed byStephanie Black

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
EN
Released
April 22, 2001
Studios
Tuff Gong Pictures

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"Life and Debt" trailer

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1 credited
Starring

Belinda Becker

Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Stephanie Black
Written by
Jamaica Kincaid
Produced by
Stephanie Black

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