The Pit

2009 | 64 minutes | 6.2 ★ (5)

The Pit
  • Overview

    Documentary directed by Johanna Lee's that explores the emotionally charged, cutthroat world of commodities trading. They try to make a living trading coffee on the New York Board of Trade before electronic trading threatens to make their way of life obsolete.

  • Release Date

    22 October 2009

  • DirectingJohanna Lee
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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