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2019116 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Populism Social Inequality Climate Change

The Forum

2019116 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, spends a year attempting to address global issues like economic inequality and climate change.

Populism Social Inequality Climate Change

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Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, spends a year attempting to address global issues like economic inequality and climate change.

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Marcus Vetterdirector

Marcus Vetterwriter

Klaus Schwab

Klaus Schwabcast

Jennifer Morgancast

Donald Trump

Donald Trumpcast

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Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, navigates a year filled with challenges as he seeks to implement his vision for a better world. Set against the backdrop of rising populism and distrust of elites, the film questions the World Economic Forum's role in addressing global issues. It examines Schwab's efforts to tackle economic inequality, climate change, and social unrest, while assessing the effectiveness of elite gatherings in driving meaningful change.

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