Sweet Poison (2012)

Half a trillion dollars have been spent on the international aid machine in the last 50 years and it just keeps on pumping. It's an industry that's unquestionable and supported by the world's biggest celebrities; Bono, Bob Geldof, Angelina Jolie ... But recently an increasing number of experts have begun to criticise the giving game. This doc dissects the aid industry and reveals some difficult home truths about 'Aid as Business' in the Third World.

Director: Peter Heller
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date:
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
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What is Sweet Poison about?
Half a trillion dollars have been spent on the international aid machine in the last 50 years and it just keeps on pumping. It's an industry that's unquestionable and supported by the world's biggest celebrities; Bono, Bob Geldof, Angelina Jolie ... But recently an increasing number of experts have begun to criticise the giving game. This doc dissects the aid industry and reveals some difficult home truths about 'Aid as Business' in the Third World.
Who directed Sweet Poison?
Sweet Poison was directed by Peter Heller.
How long is Sweet Poison?
Sweet Poison has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is Sweet Poison?
Sweet Poison is a Documentary film.
Where was Sweet Poison produced?
Sweet Poison was produced in Germany.