Explains how global poverty began with military conquest, slavery, and colonization that resulted in the seizure of land, minerals, and forced labor. Today's financial crisis is a direct consequence of these unchallenged policies that have lasted centuries. Features expert insights from Nobel Prize winners, acclaimed authors, university professors, government ministers, and the leaders of social movements. Narrated by Martin Sheen. Includes interviews, photo galleries, and more.

Release date: Apr. 27, 2010. Special features: extended intervews with experts, including John Perkins, Heather Remoff, Joshua Farley, Mason Gaffney, Hwo Okoth-Ogendo, and Gitu wa Kahengeri; interview with director; Stawi Youth & Adult Centre (Kenya) profile; manifesto to end global poverty; DVD-ROM content, resources and actions and a new remedy for poverty.