What Are We Doing Here?
"If you ever wanted to know what happened to the $10 dollars you donated to charity last year, look no further. This film will change the way you look at charity in Africa forever!"
Originally released in 2008. What Are We Doing Here? is a documentary film. directed by Daniel Klein. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? is a controversial documentary about why after 50 years of Western involvement, billions of dollars in foreign assistance and countless promises, Africa is still so poor. The film tells the story of 3 brothers and a cousin who travel across Africa in an attempt to understand one of the great problems of our time, the failure to end poverty in Africa. Shot on location in 12 countries, WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? transports you into the shocking and heart wrenching world of African poverty and the multi billion dollar aid and development industry dedicated to fighting it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 18, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000
Production Companies
- Klein Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What Are We Doing Here? about?
WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? is a controversial documentary about why after 50 years of Western involvement, billions of dollars in foreign assistance and countless promises, Africa is still so poor. Th...
Who directed What Are We Doing Here??
What Are We Doing Here? was directed by Daniel Klein.
How long is What Are We Doing Here??
What Are We Doing Here? has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was What Are We Doing Here? released?
What Are We Doing Here? was released on April 18, 2008 in theaters.