

Life and Debt
Synopsis
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.
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"Life and Debt" trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-06
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April 22, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephanie Black
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamaica Kincaid
- Original Title
- Life and Debt
- Country of Origin
- Jamaica
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Tuff Gong Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephanie Black
Jamaica Kincaid
Alex Nepomniaschy, Kyle Kibbe, Richard Lannaman, Malik Hassan Sayeed
John Mullen
Stephanie Black
Department Leadership Roster
Stephanie Black
Director
Jamaica Kincaid
Writer
Stephanie Black
Producer
John Mullen
Editor
Alex Nepomniaschy
Director of Photography
Kyle Kibbe
Director of Photography
Richard Lannaman
Director of Photography
Malik Hassan Sayeed
Director of Photography
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Ekonomi ve Kapitalizm
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Radarr Import
Imported from Trakt Collection
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life and Debt
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What is Life and Debt about?
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.
Who directed Life and Debt?
Life and Debt was directed by Stephanie Black.
Who stars in Life and Debt?
The principal cast of Life and Debt includes Belinda Becker.
When was Life and Debt released and how long is it?
Life and Debt was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.

















