Hes so accessible and entertaining he takes a subject that. Inequality for all is a 20 documentary film directed by jacob kornbluth. From robert reich, chancellors professor of public policy at the university of california at berkeley and former secretary of labor in the clinton administration, the film explores the roles that income inequality plays on current day. A passionate argument on behalf of the middle class, inequality for all. Inequality for all endeavors to be a paradigmshifting.
Reich and the films director, jacob kornbluth, mix facts, infographics, documentary footage, and profiles of families whose lives have been scarred by the new economy with the personal story of reichs lifelong work to. Inequality for all is an enlightening documentary wherein robert reich, former secretary of labor, eloquently explains the causes of the inbalance of wealth in the united states and how it. The film successfully advocates former secretary of labor robert reichs economic idealisms and concerns. I believe america could use a discussion about the future of the middle class and widening income inequality, but not in purely partisan terms. Reich and the films director, jacob kornbluth, mix facts, infographics, documentary footage and profiles of families whose lives have been scarred by the new economy with the personal story of reichs lifelong work to. Inequality for all is a 20 documentary film directed by jacob kornbluth and narrated by.
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The film, directed by jacob kornbluth, features reich an economic analyst and former clinton cabinet member who. Jacob kornbluths latest movie, inequality for all starring robert reich, is terrific documentary cinema. Reich publicly argued about the issue for decades, and. Bill moyers talks with economic analyst robert reich about the new film inequality for all. I believe my somewhat unconventional background has provided great preparation for the goal of the film. In this passionate argument on behalf of the middle class, robert reich demonstrates the devastating impact of the. In inequality for all, former labor secretary robert reich takes on the income disparity thats been on the rise in america since the great recession. Hanauer says, when you give rich people tax breaks, all in the name of job creation, all that really happens is that the fat cats get fatter, and of course thats whats happened over the last 30 years. Opening in theaters across the country next week, the film aims to be a gamechanger in our national. Inequality for all the film inequality for all by reich examines the widening inequality in the usa.
Two months ago i learned about the film inequality for all when i saw a friends post about it on facebook. A free digital download of the completed film inequality for all upon release. Robert reichs inequality for all is an accessible primer on the motion of our nations socioeconomic barometer over the past century. Documentaries about the economy being what they are, you might not expect much from inequality for all, but as directed by jacob kornbluth, it is the indianapolis 500 of wealth analyses. Reich publicly argued about the issue for decades, and producing a film of his viewpoints was a final frontier. Due to the combination of video clips, pictures, and text, reich is able to.
Inequality for all by robert reich full documentaryhd sapo. At the heart of the films argument is the taxrecords research of emmanuel saez and thomas piketty, which draws striking parallels between 1928 and 2007, years in which peak income inequality. Reich is not a dull college professor, hes likable and funny, and the film is both entertaining and thought provoking. Inequality in hollywood refers to the various forms of discrimination and social inequality in the american media industry. The number of homeless on new york citys streets has increased, prompting breathless media coverage and worries that the bad old days are returning to the big apple. When inequality was lowest tax rates on the wealthy were higher and vice versa. Inequality for all is a passionate argument on behalf of the poors and middle class in which robert reich a political economist and secretary of labor under bill clinton lucidly demonstrates how the widening income gap has a devastating impact on the american economy. I rushed to the films website to find out when it was coming to. Inequality for all is a 20 documentary film narrated by former secretary of labor robert reich. Documentary films, political documentaries, movies based on books. Politically, the movie is a simple proposition of a perfect society and the roles that widen the gap of income in the deterioration of the health of an. This article addresses the question of how gender inequalities are produced in the film industry. People are discussing what is happening in terms of distribution of wealth and income, how this economic system works, and how it poses a problem in our society. Former secretary of labor robert reich makes an eloquent and.
Use tugg to screen the film at your local theatre on a date and time of your choosing. Because i live outside the usa, im not permitted to download by hulu or vudu or. Inequality for all opens in theaters across the country on sept. Posted on november 11, 20 by workingclass perspectives. Inequality for all a documentary film about income inequality. It follows that shifts in gender relations require shifts in power dynamics, so there is a. Analysis of the film inequality for all 928 words cram.
Opening in theaters across the country next week, the film aims to be a gamechanger in our national discussion of income inequality. Inequality for all by inequality for all kickstarter. A passionate argument on behalf of the middle class, inequality for all features robert reichprofessor, bestselling author, and clinton cabinet memberas he demonstrates how the widening income gap has a devastating impact on the american economy. Former secretary of labor robert reich makes an eloquent and impassioned argument about how the devastating effects of americas widening income. A special thanks credit in the official credits of the film. Teachers, want to make a difference in your students lives.
A passionate argument on behalf of the middle class, inequality for all features robert reich professor, bestselling author, and clinton cabinet member as he demonstrates how the widening income gap has a devastating impact on the american economy. Challenge them to live on minimum wages for a month to illuminate the struggles faced by low income earners. Inequality for all is a 20 documentary film directed by jacob kornbluth and narrated by american economist, author and professor robert reich. This channel was generated automatically by youtube s video discovery system. A personalized and signed thank you letter from robert reich. Because i live outside the usa, im not permitted to download by hulu or vudu or itunes or whatever it is, so dvd is my only choice. Inequality for all a documentary featuring professor. With abby martin, atossa abrahamian, ali al ahmed, jared ball. This met my expectations, because it explains the impacts of wage inequality with clear representations of statistics in plain, simple graphics which can also be.
Labor secretary robert reich tries to raise awareness of the countrys widening economic gap. Income inequality has been a controversial issue in the united states. A film about learning outside of the classroom 2015. Engage your class in dialogue by bringing inequality for all into the classroom and utilizing our online curriculum.
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A passionate argument on behalf of the middle class a film by jacob kornbluth robert reich is a bestselling author of. Inequality for all is based around a big lecture course that robert reich gives at the university of california berkeley. We present an exploration of the gendered working lives of belowtheline film workers in new zealand, in the context of the western film industry. Robert carlyle, colin firth, peter mcneil oconnor, nicholas burns. The film is an intimate portrait of a man whos overcome a great deal of. The next economy and americas future, the film examines widening income inequality in the united states. Inequality for all is a movie about how unequal the american income is and how the economic system caters to the rich. Reich, one of our most experienced and trusted voices on public policy, suggests another reason for the meltdown. He also serves as the cohost of a weekly podcast called around the coin he has received extensive acclaim for his achievements and.
In the absence of industry or organizational interventions, these inequalities seem unmanageable. Using humor and a wide array of facts, reich explores and shows how the. The movie explains that the 400 richest americans now own more wealth than the bottom 150 million combined. With robert reich, lily tomlin, candice bergen, dolly parton. I recently watched the documentary inequality for all and learned a lot about income inequality. Robert reichs argument is that most of the money that america has is all in the top one percent and less is going to the middle class. The film is an intimate portrait of a man whose lifelong goal remains protecting those who are unable to protect themselves. Four characters living in one neighborhood in london all living dramatically different lives, all of them on the edge see their stories unfold. The divide tells the story of seven individuals striving for a better life in the modernday us and uk where the top 0. Inequality for all reminds us that democracy is not a spectator sport and that the divide between rich and poor is growing in the united states. The film is an intimate portrait of a man whos overcome a great deal of personal adversity and whose lifelong goal remains. Gender inequality is usually a symptom of power dynamics connell, 2002. Every once in a while, you get the artistic perfect storm of an exceptional raconteur and brilliant teacher, an extremely talented set of technical people, and a topical subject, all coming together.
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