The Micro Debt (2011)
For decades Microcredit has been hailed as the #1 solution to eradicate poverty. However, interest rates from 30 to 200 % makes it impossible for most poor loan takers in Mexico, India and Bangladesh to pay back their loans. The poor are under extreme social pressure from the other members of their groups - not to mention how cruel and rude some of the loan officers behave when it comes to defaulting a single weekly payment.
Director: Tom Heinemann
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 31, 2011
Cast
- David Bateson - Narrator(voice)
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tom Heinemann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Micro Debt about?
- For decades Microcredit has been hailed as the #1 solution to eradicate poverty. However, interest rates from 30 to 200 % makes it impossible for most poor loan takers in Mexico, India and Bangladesh to pay back their loans. The poor are under extreme social pressure from the other members of their groups - not to mention how cruel and rude some of the loan officers behave when it comes to defaulting a single weekly payment.
- Who directed The Micro Debt?
- The Micro Debt was directed by Tom Heinemann.
- Who stars in The Micro Debt?
- The Micro Debt stars David Bateson.
- How long is The Micro Debt?
- The Micro Debt has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).