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The Cost of Living

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From the filmmaking team of "The Future of Work and Death" comes "The Cost of Living," a documentary that explores the current socio-economic state of Britain and considers how the idea of a basic income could minimize poverty and alleviate the sociological toll of a growing precarious class. The film focuses on the feasibility of a basic income, John Rawls' theory of justice, automation and ultimately asks should there still be a cost attributed to survival?

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Carmen Paddock One Room With A View The Cost of Living plays too safe a world where the current government almost did not extend free school meals to Britain's poorest children. Nevertheless, it starts a vital conversation that is long overdue. Rated: 3/5 Sep 16, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A well-written and well-presented in-depth indie documentary. Opened my eyes to the possibility of a basic income. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Sean Blacknell

Director

Wayne Walsh

Director

George Monbiot

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Diane Coyle

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Guy Standing

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David Graeber

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Synopsis From the filmmaking team of "The Future of Work and Death" comes "The Cost of Living," a documentary that explores the current socio-economic state of Britain and considers how the idea of a basic income could minimize poverty and alleviate the sociological toll of a growing precarious class. The film focuses on the feasibility of a basic income, John Rawls' theory of justice, automation and ultimately asks should there still be a cost attributed to survival?
Director
Sean Blacknell, Wayne Walsh
Screenwriter
Sean Blacknell, Wayne Walsh
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 13, 2020