CinemaOSMovie · 1988 · 1h 40m · G

Powaqqatsi

Life in transformation

72%(192)IMDbDocumentary

An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.

Directed byGodfrey Reggio

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: EN
Released: April 29, 1988
Budget: $2,500,000
Revenue: $589,000

Studios

Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education

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6 credited

Starring

Christie Brinkley

(archive footage)

David Brinkley

(archive footage)

Patrick Disanto

Self

Pope John Paul II

(archive footage)

Dan Rather

(archive footage)

Cheryl Tiegs

(archive footage)

Creative team

Directed by: Godfrey Reggio
Written by: Godfrey Reggio
Ken Richards
Produced by: Lawrence Taub
Godfrey Reggio

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