Misconception

A film by Jessica Yu

Forget everything you thought you knew about population

For almost 50 years, the world’s population has grown at an alarming rate, raising fears about strains on the Earth’s resources. But how true are these claims? Taking cues from statistics guru Hans Rosling, Misconception offers a provocative glimpse at how the world—and women in particular— are tackling a subject at once personal and global. Following three individuals, director Jessica Yu focuses on the human implications of this highly charged political issue, inspiring a fresh look at the consequences of population growth.

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Director

Jessica Yu

Producer

Arthur Egeli, Heather Egeli, and Judith Richland

Runtime

93 Minutes

Rights Represented

Educational Rights

Captions Available

English

Language

English, Hindi, Mandarin, Russian, Swahili

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Forget everything you thought you knew about population

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