Free Lunch Society

Name: Free Lunch Society
Director: Christian Tod
Released: 2017

Christian Tod 2017

The Basic Income concept is a hot topic at the moment. By some considered as utopist, by others as a solution to many problems. The film gives a complete overview and is a perfect conversation starter. What would you do if your income were taken care of?
Just a few years ago, an unconditional basic income was considered a pipe dream. Today, this utopia is more imaginable than ever before – intense discussions are taking place in all political and scientific camps.
FREE LUNCH SOCIETY provides background information about this idea and searches for explanations, possibilities and experiences regarding its implementation.

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Running Time:

52/95 min.

Spoken Languages:

English, German, Damara

Subtitles:

English

Directors:

Christian Tod

Producers:

Arash T. Riahi & Karin C. Berger

Cinematographers:

Lars Barthel, Joerg Burger

Editors:

Elke Groen, Cordula Werner

Production Companies:

Golden Girls Filmproduktion

Festival Participation

CPH:DOX - 2017
DocAviv - 2017

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