The Price of Sugar
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- Synopsis
- On the island of the Dominican Republic, tourists flock to pristine beaches unaware that a few miles away thousands of dispossessed Haitians have toiled under armed guard on plantations harvesting sugarcane, much of which ends up in U.S. kitchens....
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- Starring
- Father Christopher Hartley, Paul Newman
- Director(s)
- Bill Haney
- Distributor(s)
- Mitrpolous
- MPAA Rating
- Not Yet Rated
- Runtime
- 90 min.
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Washington Post | Ann HornadayAdd Critic to Favorites
Designed to educate, outrage and finally spur viewers to action. That it does so with vibrant visual style and an engaging narrative makes it that rare consciousness-raising film that's not only good for you, but a joy to watch.Read the full review
The Hollywood Reporter | Stephen FarberAdd Critic to Favorites
While the political implications of the film are provocative, "Sugar" also happens to be an impressive cinematic achievement. This picture has a visual sweep that many docu films lack; the plantations and nearby towns are vividly evoked.Read the full review
Los Angeles Times | Lael LoewensteinAdd Critic to Favorites
Still, as compelling as The Price of Sugar is, it also represents a squandered opportunity. A stronger connection could have been made between the film's subject and our own responsibility as consumers.Read the full review
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