Megacities

1998 | 94 minutes | 6.9 ★ (18)

Megacities
  • Overview

    Megacities is a documentary about the slums of five different metropolitan cities.

  • Release Date

    12 August 1998

  • DirectingMichael Glawogger
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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