Jamaica land of sand sea and sun... and a prime example of the complexities of economic globalisation on the world's developing countries. With twenty-five years of help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank intended to bring Third World nations such as Jamaica into the fold of free market economies these restructuring policies have crippled Jamaica's efforts toward self-reliant development while enriching the lenders. This scathing film is an unapologetic look at the new world order from the point of view of Jamaican workers and farmers as well as government and policy officials. Featuring a dynamic reggae soundtrack and a searing voice-over based on text by Jamaica Kincaid as well as interviews with former Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley former Deputy Director of the IMF Stanley Fischer and former President of Haiti Jean-Bertrand Aristide Life And Debt portrays the relationship between Jamaican poverty and the practices of international lending agencies while driving home the devastating consequences of globalisation.
Jamaica a tropical beautiful land but also a prime example of the impact of economic globalisation on a developing country. Narrated by Jamaica Kincaid (the novelist) this startling authoritative and award winning documentary provides a shocking insight into a Jamaica not seen by the hordes of tourists. Life and Debt portrays a troubled nation and details how the forces of globalisation and World Banks have effectively crippled Jamaica's economy and robbed it of its natural resour
In commemoration of Bob Marley’s 60th birthday, the Marley family made their first ever trip together to Ethiopia in 2005. There in the capital city of Addis Ababa, three generations of Marleys took part in a 12-hour concert attended by more than 300,000 people from around the world, with the ultimate purpose of inspiring the young generations of Africa to unite for the future of their continent. The award-winning director of Life And Debt captured the complete experience to allow you to share in this unique journey of the first family of reggae. Narrated by Danny Glover.
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