The Price of Sugar
Mar 11, 2007 · 1h 30m
Director
Bill HaneyOverview
On the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic, tourists flock to pristine beaches, with little knowledge that a few miles away thousands of dispossessed Haitians are under armed guard on plantations harvesting sugarcane, most of which ends up in US kitchens. Cutting cane by machete, they work 14 hour days, 7 days a week, frequently without access to decent housing, electricity, clean water, education, healthcare or adequate nutrition. The Price of Sugar follows a charismatic Spanish priest, Father Christopher Hartley, as he organizes some of this hemisphere's poorest people, challenging the powerful interests profiting from their work. This film raises key questions about where the products we consume originate, at what human cost they are produced and ultimately, where our responsibility lies.
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What is The Price of Sugar about?
On the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic, tourists flock to pristine beaches, with little knowledge that a few miles away thousands of dispossessed Haitians are under armed guard on plantations harvesting sugarcane, most of which ends up in US kitchens. Cutting cane by machete, they work 14 hour days, 7 days a week, frequently without access to decent housing, electricity, clean water…
When was The Price of Sugar released?
The Price of Sugar was released on March 11, 2007.
Where can I watch The Price of Sugar?
The Price of Sugar is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Price of Sugar?
The Price of Sugar runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed The Price of Sugar?
The Price of Sugar was directed by Bill Haney.
Who is in the cast of The Price of Sugar?
The cast of The Price of Sugar includes Paul Newman (Narrator (voice)).
Is The Price of Sugar on Netflix?
No, The Price of Sugar is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads instead.