Freakonomics / Chad Troutwine presents ; in association with Cold Fusion Media ; a Green Film Company production ; produced by Chad Troutwine, Chris Romano, Dan O'Meara.

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Video/Projected medium
Language
English
Published/​Created
  • New York, NY : Magnolia Home Entertainment, [2011]
  • ©2011
Description
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

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    Summary note
    The highly anticipated film version of the phenomenally bestselling book about incentives-based thinking by renowned economists Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Like the book, the film examines human behavior with provocative and sometimes hilarious case studies, bringing together a dream team of filmmakers responsible for some of the most acclaimed and entertaining documentaries in recent years.
    Notes
    • Based on the book by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner.
    • DVD release of the 2010 motion picture.
    • Special features: additional interviews with Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner; producers' commentary with Chris Romano, Dan O'Meara and Chad Troutwine; directors' commentary; HDNet: a look at Freakonomics.
    Creation/​Production credits
    Introduction and transitional segments written and directed by Seth Gordon ; "A roshanda by any other name" written by Jeremy Chilnick & Morgan Spurlock, directed by Morgan Spurlock ; "Pure corruption" written by Peter Bull & Alex Gibney, directed by Alex Gibney ; "It's not always a wonderful life" written and directed by Eugene Jarecki ; "Can a ninth grader be bribed to succeed?" written and directed by Heidi Ewing & Rachel Grady.
    Target audience
    MPAA rating: PG-13; for elements of violence, sexuality/nudity, drugs, and brief strong language.
    System details
    DVD, region 1, NTSC ; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
    Participant(s)/​Performer(s)
    No performance credits available.
    Language note
    In English, with optional subtitles in Spanish; closed-captioned.
    Contents
    • Introduction
    • A Roshanda by any other name / directed by Morgan Spurlock
    • Pure corruption / directed by Alex Gibney
    • It's not always a wonderful life / directed by Eugene Jarecki
    • Can a ninth grader be bribed to succeed? / directed by Heidi Ewing & Rachel Grady.
    Title on container
    • Freakonomics : the movie
    ISBN
    • 6313938666
    • 9786313938667
    Publisher no.
    10356
    OCLC
    676839491
    Universal Product Code
    • 876964003568
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    • 00876964003568
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