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Powaqqatsi
Life in transformation
Genres
Documentary
Overview
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
Details
Budget
$2500000
Revenue
$589000
Runtime
99 min
Release Date
1988-04-29
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
169
Vote Average
7.272
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Christie Brinkley
(archive footage)
David Brinkley
(archive footage)
Patrick Disanto
Self
John Paul II.
(archive footage)
Dan Rather
(archive footage)
Cheryl Tiegs
(archive footage)
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