Freakonomics

A sumo wrestler considers a fixed match. A real estate agent chooses her words. An economist studies baby names. This 2010 documentary, based on the bestselling book, connects these seemingly disparate stories through the lens of behavioral economics. Directors including Morgan Spurlock and Alex Gibney explore the hidden incentives behind human behavior, from cheating in sports to falling crime rates. The film challenges conventional wisdom, asking why we do what we do and revealing the surprising, often controversial, patterns that shape our world. A provocative and unconventional documentary that turns data into a compelling narrative.