Freakonomics (2010)

About Freakonomics

Freakonomics is a 2010 American documentary film, based on the 2005 book "Freakonomics : A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by economist Steven D. Levitt and writer Stephen J. Dubner. The film was directed by a team of directors, which include Heidi Ewing, Alex Gibney, Seth Gordon, Rachel Grady, Eugene Jarecki, and Morgan Spurlock. The movie uses case studies and statistics to reveal economic principles, presenting unique and controversial insights into everyday life.

Making / Production

Production of Freakonomics was a collaborative effort, with several notable documentary makers contributing to various sections of the film. The directors each provided their unique style to their respective segments, allowing the film to cover a wide range of topics presented in the original book.

Actors

• Steven D. Levitt - As himself, Levitt, commanded the screen with his expertise in analyzing data and presenting it in a manner that is easy to understand for the general public.
• Stephen J. Dubner - Also appearing as himself, Dubner brought his journalistic storytelling skills to the screen, aiding in the exposition of the economic concepts.
• James Ransone - Played the role of "Temptation" in the "Can You Bribe a 9th Grader to Succeed?" segment with conviction.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is broken down into four segments: "A Roshanda By Any Other Name", "Pure Corruption", "It's Not Always A Wonderful Life", and "Can You Bribe a 9th Grader to Succeed?", each examining a different socioeconomic issue.
• The segments were directed by different directors, each bringing their unique style to the interpretation of the original material.

Quotes

• "Incentives are the cornerstone of modern life."
• "Experts use their information to your disadvantage."
• "Naming your child is one of the first ways you reveal your parental instinct."

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme of the movie is "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometimes" by Beck.
• "Here It Goes Again" by OK Go is notably used during a segment discussion.
• The closing credits roll to the tune of "You Are What You Love" by Jenny Lewis with The Watson Twins.

Unfortunately, the movie did not garner any significant awards during its release.