Prices and profits, the potato

Prices and profits, the potato (1932)

December 31st, 19320h 20min

Documentary
55%

Overview

Prix et Profits is a 20-minute short film originally made for educational purposes and released in 9.5mm format. As the title suggests, the film follows the supply chain of a potato, from farmers to consumers, and examines the mechanisms of capitalism.


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