We’re Not Broke (2012)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 21M

Director : Karin Hayes, Victoria Bruce

Synopsis

An exposé on how the government has allow U.S. corporations to avoid paying taxes and the growing wave of discontent that it has fostered.

Actors

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Karin Hayes
Karin Hayes
Director
Victoria Bruce
Victoria Bruce
Director

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