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Things you always thought you knew but didn't - Freakonomics
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Title: Freakonomics

Release Date: 1 Oct 2010

Runtime: 1h 33m

Genre: Documentary

Director: Chad Troutwine Films, Green Film Company, Human Worldwide, Loki Films, Jigsaw Productions

Production Companies: Chad Troutwine Films, Green Film Company, Human Worldwide, Loki Films, Jigsaw Productions

Overview: Some of the world's most innovative documentary filmmakers will explore the hidden side of everything.

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Average Vote: 6.1 (119 votes)

Cast

  • Blake: Zoe Sloane
  • High School Girl: Jade Viggiano
  • Mercedes: Amancaya Aguilar
  • Deshawn: Kahiry Bess
  • Student: Alisha Nagarsheth
  • High School Girl: Alyssa Wheeldon
  • Jake: Samuel Soifer
  • Lexus: Kellie Geradi
  • Johnny the Mechanic: Greg Crowe
  • Jake: Andrew Greiche
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