Enjoy Poverty (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2009, Enjoy Poverty is a documentary film directed by Renzo Martens, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An investigation of the emotional and economic value of Africa's most lucrative export: filmed poverty. Deep in the interiors of the Congo, Dutch artist Renzo Martens single-handedly undertakes an epic journey and launches an emancipatory program that helps the poor become aware of what is their primary capital resource: Poverty. After three years of traveling through the Democratic Republic of the Congo he asks the question: "Who owns poverty?
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Enjoy Poverty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Enjoy Poverty page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Enjoy Poverty (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Enjoy Poverty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Enjoy Poverty worth watching?
- Enjoy Poverty holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Enjoy Poverty released?
- Enjoy Poverty was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.
