The Legacy of Malthus
Synopsis
Discusses Malthus's theories of population and the causes of poverty. As film contrasts the 19th century poor in Scotland with today's poor in India, it takes on the international population "establishment", challenging the entrenched view that overpopulation alone is responsible for poverty and environmental destruction.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Chota Bai
Self
Gora Bai
Self
Gyarsi Bai
Self
Sona Bai
Self
Teeja Bai
Self
Tulsi Bai
Self
Mel Cobb
(voice)
Leena Dhingra
(voice)
Randal Herley
(voice)
Christopher Connor
Crofter
Allan Sharpe
Crofter
Raymond Ross
Lord Napier
Robin Thomson
James Loch
Morgan Fairchild
Self (Population Institute, 1993) (archive footage)
Charlton Heston
Self (Population Institute, 1993) (archive footage)
Howard Rollins
Self (Population Institute, 1993) (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deepa Dhanraj
- Original Title
- The Legacy of Malthus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deepa Dhanraj
Navroze Contractor
Nandini Bedi, Reena Mohan
Sorab Irani, Deepa Dhanraj
Department Leadership Roster
Deepa Dhanraj
Director
Deepa Dhanraj
Producer
Nandini Bedi
Editor
Reena Mohan
Editor
Navroze Contractor
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legacy of Malthus
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What is The Legacy of Malthus about?
Discusses Malthus's theories of population and the causes of poverty. As film contrasts the 19th century poor in Scotland with today's poor in India, it takes on the international population "establishment", challenging the entrenched view that overpopulation alone is responsible for poverty and environmental destruction.
Who directed The Legacy of Malthus?
The Legacy of Malthus was directed by Deepa Dhanraj.
Who stars in The Legacy of Malthus?
The principal cast of The Legacy of Malthus includes Chota Bai, Gora Bai, Gyarsi Bai, Sona Bai, Teeja Bai.
When was The Legacy of Malthus released and how long is it?
The Legacy of Malthus was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 51m.