Phillipe Diaz

Beckoning for Change’s interview with director Phillipe Diaz over his latest documentary project: “The End of Poverty?”

Philippe Diaz started as a director and became a producer very early on, ending up producing more than 25 feature films. Most of these films were tackling world issues or had a socio-political background. Having majored in political philosophy and philosophy of art, he believes that movies can make a difference. He has created a mini-studio based in Los Angeles: Cinema Libre Studio, which specialized in producing and distributing socio-political films.

Narrated by Martin Sheen, “The End of Poverty?” is a daring, thought-provoking and very timely documentary by award-winning filmmaker, Philippe Diaz, revealing that poverty is not an accident. It began with military conquest, slavery and colonization that resulted in forced labor and the seizure of land and minerals. Today, global poverty has reached new levels because of unfair debt, trade and tax policies — in other words, wealthy countries exploiting the weaknesses of poor, developing countries.

The End of Poverty? asks why today 20% of the planet’s population uses 80% of its resources and consumes 30% more than the planet can regenerate? Can we really end poverty within our current economic system? Think again.

For theatre locations, show times and more information visit  http://www.theendofpoverty.com