The Divide
“What happens when the rich get richer?”
Synopsis
The Divide tells the story of 7 individuals striving for a better life in modern day US and UK - where the top 0.1% owns as much wealth as the bottom 90%. By plotting these tales together, we uncover how virtually every aspect of our lives is controlled by one factor: the size of the gap between rich and poor.The film is inspired by "The Spirit Level" by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.
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Noam Chomsky
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Max Hastings
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Richard G. Wilkinson
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Robert Frank
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Kwame Anthony Appiah
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Michael Marmot
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Richard Benjamin
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Janet Sparks
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Leah Taylor
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Ha-Joon Chang
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Rochelle Monte
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Alan Budd
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Cathy O'Neil
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Keith Thomas
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Jennifer Cooper
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Paul Piff
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Kate Pickett
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Alden Cass
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katharine Round
- Original Title
- The Divide
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katharine Round
John Mister
Katharine Round, Christopher Hird
Department Leadership Roster
Katharine Round
Director
Katharine Round
Producer
John Mister
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is The Divide about?
The Divide tells the story of 7 individuals striving for a better life in modern day US and UK - where the top 0.1% owns as much wealth as the bottom 90%. By plotting these tales together, we uncover how virtually every aspect of our lives is controlled by one factor: the size of the gap between rich and poor.The film is inspired by "The Spirit Level" by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.
Who directed The Divide?
The Divide was directed by Katharine Round.
Who stars in The Divide?
The principal cast of The Divide includes Noam Chomsky, Max Hastings, Richard G. Wilkinson, Robert Frank, Kwame Anthony Appiah.
When was The Divide released and how long is it?
The Divide was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Divide?
The Divide holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).