Discusses Malthus's theories of population and the causes of poverty. As film contrasts the 19th century poor in Scotland with today's poor in India, it takes on the international population "establishment", challenging the entrenched view that overpopulation alone is responsible for poverty and environmental destruction.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| CChota BaiSelf | Self |
| GGora BaiSelf | Self |
| GGyarsi BaiSelf | Self |
| SSona BaiSelf | Self |
| TTeeja BaiSelf | Self |
| TTulsi BaiSelf | Self |
| MMel Cobb(voice) | (voice) |
 Leena Dhingra(voice) | (voice) |
| RRandal Herley(voice) | (voice) |
| CChristopher ConnorCrofter | Crofter |
| AAllan SharpeCrofter | Crofter |
| RRaymond RossLord Napier | Lord Napier |
| RRobin ThomsonJames Loch | James Loch |
 Morgan FairchildSelf (Population Institute, 1993) (archive footage) | Self (Population Institute, 1993) (archive footage) |
 Charlton HestonSelf (Population Institute, 1993) (archive footage) | Self (Population Institute, 1993) (archive footage) |
 Howard RollinsSelf (Population Institute, 1993) (archive footage) | Self (Population Institute, 1993) (archive footage) |