The Legacy of Malthus (1994)

The Legacy of Malthus

1994

Synopsis

Discusses Malthus's theories of population and the causes of poverty. As film contrasts the 19th century poor in Scotland with today's poor in India, it takes on the international population "establishment", challenging the entrenched view that overpopulation alone is responsible for poverty and environmental destruction.

Credits

Director

Deepa Dhanraj

Cast

Chota Bai as Self

Christopher Connor as Crofter

Gora Bai as Self

Gyarsi Bai as Self

Leena Dhingra as (voice)

Mel Cobb as (voice)

Randal Herley as (voice)

Sona Bai as Self