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Freakonomics (2010)

PG_13 93 min  -  Documentary  -   3 December 2010 (UK)
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A collection of documentaries that explores the hidden side of human nature through the use of the science of economics.

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Heidi Ewing, Alex Gibney, and 4 more credits »

Writers:

Peter Bull, Alex Gibney, and 8 more credits »

Stars:

James Ransone, Melvin Van Peebles and Alisha Nagarsheth
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Cast

Credited cast:
James Ransone
Melvin Van Peebles ...
Himself - Narrator (segment "It's Not Always A Wonderful Life")
Alisha Nagarsheth ...
Greg Crowe ...
Sammuel Soifer ...
Zoe Sloane ...
Kahiry Bess Kahiry Bess ...
Adesuwa Addy Iyare ...
Temptress Mother
Jade Viggiano ...
Steven Levitt Steven Levitt ...
Himself - Author
Kellie Gerardi ...
Andrew Greiche ...
Akebono Akebono ...
Himself
Mike MacAllister Mike MacAllister ...
Himself
Amancaya Aguilar ...
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Storyline

The field of economics can study more than the workings of economies or businesses, it can also help explore human behavior in how it reacts to incentives. Economist Steven D. Levitt and journalist Stephen J. Dubner host an anthology of documentaries that examines how people react to opportunities to gain, wittingly or otherwise. The subjects include the possible role a person's name has for their success in life, why there is so much cheating in an honor bound sport like sumo wrestling, what helped reduce crime in the USA in the 1990s onward and we follow an school experiment to see if cash prizes can encourage struggling students to improve academically. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)  

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Economics | Experiment | Sumo Wrestling | Cheating | Human Nature  | See more »

Taglines:

Six Rogue Filmmakers Explore The Hidden Side Of Everything

Genres:

Documentary

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for elements of violence, sexuality/nudity, drugs, and brief strong language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Freakonomia See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$31,893 (USA) (4 October 2010) (20 Screens)

Gross:

$100,675 (USA) (28 November 2010)
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Chad Troutwine Films, Cold Fusion Media Group, Green Film Company See more »
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