Free Money (2022)
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: September 11, 2022
Production: New Slate Ventures, Insignia Films
Country: Kenya, United States of America
Language: English, Kiswahili
Original Language: en
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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.