Powaqqatsi
“Life in transformation”
1988•G•1h 40m•7.2•Released
Documentary
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
Director
Godfrey Reggio
Writer
Ken Richards, Godfrey Reggio
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$1M
Languages
Spanish, English
Studio
Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education
Cast
Christie Brinkley
(archive footage)
David Brinkley
(archive footage)
Patrick Disanto
Self
Pope John Paul II
(archive footage)
Dan Rather
(archive footage)
Cheryl Tiegs
(archive footage)
Production
Company
Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education
Company
IRE Productions
Company
Golan-Globus Productions
Company
NorthSouth Productions
Company
The Cannon Group
Producer
Lawrence Taub
Producer
Godfrey Reggio
Producer
Mel Lawrence
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