Free Money (2022)

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In the Kenyan village of Kogutu, we watch the arrival of a group of visitors representing the charity GiveDirectly. The NGO agents gather villagers to introduce a program that will give every adult member a universal basic income (UBI), the equivalent of $22 per month, for a test phase that will last 12 years. Their community is one of hundreds targeted in several countries, backed with $30 million of funding. Free Money follows what happens in Kogutu over three years to study the consequences of the project, both intended and unintended.

Director: Lauren DeFilippo, Sam Soko
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date:
Production: New Slate Ventures, Insignia Films
Country: Kenya, United States of America
Language: English, Kiswahili
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lauren DeFilippo, Sam Soko
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Free Money about?
In the Kenyan village of Kogutu, we watch the arrival of a group of visitors representing the charity GiveDirectly. The NGO agents gather villagers to introduce a program that will give every adult member a universal basic income (UBI), the equivalent of $22 per month, for a test phase that will last 12 years. Their community is one of hundreds targeted in several countries, backed with $30 million of funding. Free Money follows what happens in Kogutu over three years to study the consequences of the project, both intended and unintended.
Who directed Free Money?
Free Money was directed by Lauren DeFilippo, Sam Soko.
How long is Free Money?
Free Money has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is Free Money?
Free Money is a Documentary film.
Where was Free Money produced?
Free Money was produced in Kenya, United States of America.