The Divide

Documentary

2015, Movie, 1h 18min

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.

Country: United States,United Kingdom

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6.8

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8.0

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...a short, sharp, shock of a film...

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The Divide (2015) is a documentary film that explores the widening wealth gap between the rich and poor in modern-day US and UK societies. Through the stories of seven individuals striving for a better life, the film exposes how this gap affects every aspect of our lives and perpetuates social and economic divisions.

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You can stream The Divide on: Netflix

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