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Freakonomics

201093 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(131 ratings)• TMDB

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Six filmmakers investigate various topics, revealing unexpected connections and insights about everyday life in a 93-minute runtime.

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Six filmmakers investigate various topics, revealing unexpected connections and insights about everyday life in a 93-minute runtime.

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Rachel Gradydirector

Morgan Spurlockdirector

Eugene Jareckidirector

Heidi Ewingdirector

Seth Gordondirector

Synopsis

Filmmakers from the United States tackle various topics in "Freakonomics." They investigate the hidden factors behind everyday decisions and behaviors. The film features insights from economists Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, who authored the book of the same name. Topics include cheating in sumo wrestling, the correlation between crime rates and abortion, and the economics of drug dealing. Each segment presents a unique perspective on how incentives shape human actions. The documentary runs for 93 minutes and was released in 2010.

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See how data influences crime rates and societal behavior.
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Find out what economic principles shape daily decisions.

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The film features six different filmmakers contributing to its narrative.
Freakonomics was released in 2010 and has a runtime of 93 minutes.
The production took place in the United States of America.

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What year was the documentary Freakonomics released?

Freakonomics was released in 2010.

How long is the documentary Freakonomics?

The duration of Freakonomics is 93 minutes.

In which country was Freakonomics produced?

Freakonomics was produced in the United States of America.

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