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Powaqqatsi

Life in transformation

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

19881h 40mGDocumentary

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About Powaqqatsi

Directors
Godfrey Reggio
Cast
Christie Brinkley, David Brinkley, Patrick Disanto, Pope John Paul II, Dan Rather, Cheryl Tiegs
Genres
Documentary
Content rating
G
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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