Profit & Nothing But! Or Impolite Thoughts on the Class Struggle
Profit & Nothing But! Or Impolite Thoughts on the Class Struggle

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Profit & Nothing But! Or Impolite Thoughts on the Class Struggle

2001
Movie
40 min
French

Documentary about the effects of market economy and globalization on director Raoul Peck's homeland, Haiti.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Mark Achbar, Jennifer AbbottGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary critically examines the principles of capitalist economics and their impact on society. It features interviews with prominent intellectuals and activists who discuss the historical and contemporary implications of class struggle and the pursuit of profit. The film challenges conventional notions of economic growth and advocates for alternative societal structures.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, lauded for its incisive critique of capitalism and its clear presentation of complex socio-economic theories. Some critics found its style to be didactic, while others praised its intellectual rigor and relevance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp and accessible critique of capitalist ideology.

  • Appreciated for featuring insightful commentary from leading leftist thinkers.

  • Some viewers found the documentary's tone to be overly academic or one-sided.

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Fun Fact

The film is part of a trilogy by Mark Achbar, following 'Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media' (1992) and preceding 'The Corporation' (2003), though it focuses more broadly on economic theory and class struggle than specific corporate issues.

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