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The World Is Rich

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The World Is Rich is a 1947 British documentary film directed by Paul Rotha about food shortages after World War II, outlining steps underway to deal with the problems. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

DirectorPaul Rotha
WriterArthur Calder-Marshall

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