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Big Sugar (2005)

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From its early days with ties to slavery, to modern times with its political ties, "Big Sugar" explores the dark history and modern power of the world’s reigning sugar cartels.

Corporations   Empire   Food   Health   Politics
Directed by Brian McKenna
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