The documentary that answers the question: is having month-long double paid vacations, no fear of homelessness, and universal health care the nightmare we've been warned about? The answer may surprise you.
Casts David Sedaris, Arjan Roskam, Marianne Thieme, Ruut Veenhoven, Paul Schnabel
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