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200371 minNot Rateddocumentary

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Political Systems Global Governance

The Globalisation Tapes

200371 minNot Rateddocumentary

6.7/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Indonesian workers on rubber and palm oil plantations discuss their struggles against militarism, Third World debt, and the roles of the IMF and World Bank.

Political Systems Global Governance

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Indonesian workers on rubber and palm oil plantations discuss their struggles against militarism, Third World debt, and the roles of the IMF and World Bank.

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Indonesian workers on rubber and palm oil plantations share their experiences in The Globalisation Tapes. Filmed in 2003, the documentary captures their struggles against militarism and repression. Workers discuss the effects of trade and Third World debt, while also addressing the roles of the IMF and World Bank. The film includes improvised interventions and collective debates. Archival footage contrasts with the current realities faced by these workers, illustrating the challenges within the global economy.

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