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201282 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Payback

201282 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

An adaptation of Margaret Atwood's book, the film examines the metaphor of indebtedness in various contexts and its implications for society.

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Jennifer Baichwal

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An adaptation of Margaret Atwood's book, the film examines the metaphor of indebtedness in various contexts and its implications for society.

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Jennifer Baichwal

Jennifer Baichwaldirector

Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwoodwriter

Synopsis

An adaptation of Margaret Atwood's book examining the metaphor of indebtedness.

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