Give Us the Money

"Give us the Money" is a  documentary on the effectiveness of activism done by celebrities. The common thread is the job for decades of musicians like Bono and Geldof, with their charity concerts stirred the consciousness of millions of people.

From Live Aid to Make Poverty History, celebrities have become activists against poverty. Bob Geldof and Bono have been the most prominent voices advocating on behalf of the poor.
Geldof, Bono and Bill Gates speak candidly about how to lobby effectively and how to play to politicians’ weaknesses for glitz and popularity.
They have been criticized for over simplifying issues and failing to challenge the fundamental causes of poverty. But they’ve also received praise for saving lives and bringing an awareness of poverty to a new audience and a new generation…
Can poverty be tackled without celebrities? Do they put issues in the spotlight or cause more harm than good? Have their concerts and campaigns really lifted millions out of poverty?



http://www.youtube.com/user/WhyPoverty?feature=watch