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Agora: From Democracy to the Market

In the war-torn nation of Greece, a crippling economic crisis has led to widespread poverty, homelessness, and unemployment, fueling a surge in violence and far-right extremism, threatening the country's prospects for a brighter future.

In post-war Greece, a nation faces catastrophic conditions that were thought to be a thing of the past. Homelessness, soup kitchens, and poverty are rampant, while violent conflicts and the rise of extreme-right groups threaten the stability of the country. The dream of prosperity has turned into a nightmare as the political landscape of the past four decades crumbles.

Info about Agora: From Democracy to the Market

Studio(s): Al Jazeera, Small planet

Originally Released: United States, Jan 15, 2015

Production Countries: Germany, Greece, Qatar

Genres:Documentary