Long Films

8 documentaries by award-winning filmmakers. The films are free to watch and embed. You can also download them for free on our Vimeo channel. If you need a DVD or want to arrange a screening, please get in touch.

Poor Us: an animated history

Do we know what poverty is? (58mins)

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If we want to make poverty history, we need to understand the history of poverty. A funny and sinister animated odyssey through time. Watch the documentary now or download it from our Vimeo channel.

Welcome to the World

Born poor, die poor? (58mins)

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A lyrical, exhilarating and sometimes unsettling look at childbirth around the globe. Watch the documentary now or download it from our Vimeo channel.

Park Avenue

How much inequality is too much? (58mins)

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In America, the rich are getting richer. Isn't that great? Doesn't that mean there's lots more wealth to go round? Or is it good news for the rich but very bad news for the poor? Watch the documentary now or download it from our Vimeo channel.

Land Rush

How do you feed the world? (58mins)

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In 2008, the world’s food system began to fall apart. Threatened with hunger, rich countries started buying up land in the developing world and transforming agriculture. Watch the documentary now or download it from our Vimeo channel.

Give us the Money

How do you change the world? (58mins)

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Bob Geldof and Bono have been the most prominent voices advocating on behalf of the poor. But have their concerts and campaigns really lifted millions out of poverty? Watch the documentary now or download it from our Vimeo channel.

Stealing Africa

How much profit is fair? (58mins)

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Rüschlikon is a village in Switzerland with a very low tax rate and very wealthy residents. But it receives more tax revenue than it can use. This is largely thanks to one resident - Ivan Glasenberg, CEO of Glencore. Watch the documentary now or download it from our Vimeo channel.

Solar Mamas

Are women better at getting out of poverty than men? (58mins)

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An inspiring film about one woman’s attempt to light up her world. Watch the documentary now or download it from our Vimeo channel.

Education, Education

What does an education get you? (58mins)

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In a meritocracy, education is one sure route out of poverty. But can everybody succeed in modern China? Watch the documentary now or download it from our Vimeo channel.