SummaryA compelling political thriller that pits ordinary workers in suburban Buenos Aires against the local ruling elite and the powerful forces of global capitalism. (First Run/Icarus Films)
Directed By:Avi Lewis
Written By:Naomi Klein
The Take
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Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
67% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
28% Mixed
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A special film.
80
The filmmakers turn what could have been dry subject matter into compelling, inspirational drama.
75
Their ultimate success is a classic victory for the little guy.
70
It's also genuinely moving to see disenfranchised individuals discovering self-determination from the hard ground up.
70
A stirring, idealistic documentary that examines the grass-roots cooperative movement in financially devastated Argentina, raises basic questions about economics, government and human nature.
60
The Take tells a compelling story of courageous, industrious people, but it begs for a second act.
25
The Take represents the downside of the new documentary renaissance.
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Production Company:
- Barna-Alper Productions
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
- Klein Lewis Productions
- National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
Release Date:Sep 22, 2004
Duration:1 h 27 m
Tagline:Occupy. Resist. Produce.
Awards
Gemini Awards
• 4 Nominations
AFI Fest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
International Documentary Association
• 1 Nomination
