An Unsatisfying Metaphor

IMDb 8.0 2020 • 40 min • Documentary

Director

Ryan S Jeffery

Country

US

Plot Summary

Documentary about the history of 20th century globalization through the lens of the World Trade Organization's changing art collection; from works of human subjects showcasing the potential of dignified labor, to their replacement with abstract maps and grids for the valorization of the modern trade system.

Top Cast

Cristina Linclau
Cristina Linclau Narrator

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