Saving capitalism is a documentary film that follows former secretary of labor and professor, robert reich, as he takes his book and his views to the heart of conservative america to speak about our economic system and present big ideas for how to fix it. An unexpected hit at sundance, can robert reichs documentary do for. The threat to capitalism is no longer communism or fascism but a steady. Nominated for an emmy award for outstanding business and economic documentary.
Mike myers returns to comedy in a new series featuring the revered comic actor playing a variety of roles. Nov 15, 2015 to understand saving capitalism, robert reichs sweeping treatise on inequality in america, you must accept a central premise. Robert reich talks politics and money in saving capitalism. Nov 24, 2008 fdr saved capitalism now its obamas turn we have to learn how to curb capitalisms excesses. He speaks at the 2015 wisconsin book festival in madison. As saving capitalism films reich on his book tour promoting the book of the same title, he jokes of how, upon seeing the title, those rightofcenter question what about the freeenterprise system needs saving, exactly, while those leftofcenter question why anyone would want to even bother saving such an immoral system. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Saving capitalism is a very good guide to the state were in. Saving capitalism follows robert reich, as he takes his message out of the bubble to the heartland of america.
Trailer for netflixs documentary saving capitalism saving capitalism is a documentary film that follows former secretary of labor and professor, robert reich, as he takes his book and his views to the heart of conservative america to speak about our economic system and present big ideas for how to fix it. In it, the exsecretary of labor and political economy scholar outs the new monopolists, debunks their freemarket ideology and rhetoric and offers a pragmatic reformfilled path forward. Robert reich saving capitalism official trailer hd. Former secretary of labor robert reich, author of saving capitalism, talks about americas current economic system. Netflix original saving capitalism follows robert in his quest to educate and spread the word during his book tour.
Saving capitalism feels like homework, but it will give you vital understanding and perspective. Saving capitalism 2017 a documentary film that follows former. Reichs message is similar to the more familiar left wing figure bernie. Saving capitalism, a netflix documentary based off robert reichs 2015 book of the same name, is reichs attempt at giving the american people the solutions to capitalism it so. Sep 28, 2015 this audacious question and challenge is the topic of robert reichs new book, saving capitalism. Saving capitalism from robert reich cato institute.
You may come away from this movie that highlights the politics of robert reich wondering whether we should try to save capitalism, or whether we should try a. Nov 27, 2017 netflixs saving capitalism is a good primer on the economic situation in the united states and how it got to this point. Nov 21, 2017 saving capitalism is a documentary film that follows former secretary of labor and professor, robert reich, as he takes his book and his views to the heart of conservative america to speak about our economic system and present big ideas for how to fix it. Parents need to know that saving capitalism is a 2017 documentary in which former labor secretary robert reich discusses the widening income gap between the rich and poor in america. Nov 18, 2017 robert reich in saving capitalism netflix robert reichs saving capitalism is conservative, but conservatives will never admit it robert reich has made a documentary that is ultimately. Jan 01, 2018 all in all, saving capitalism is a documentary that should be in your watch list if you have family that talks politics at the dinner table or for when youre feeling a little patriotic. On tuesday, november 21, saving capitalism the movie based on the book of the same name by robert reich premiered on netflix. Robert reich on saving capitalism california magazine. Saving capitalism starring robert reich kickstarter. This easytowatch documentary confirms everything that we already understand in our disillusioned western society from the perspective of the usa. Robert reich, the former secretary of labor of the united states, examines americas fragile democracy and its fight for survival. Apr, 2017 robert reichs saving capitalism for the many, not the few 2015 penguin random house. Saving capitalism 2017 a documentary film that follows former secretary of labor and professor, robert reich, as he takes his book and his views to the.
Dec 15, 2015 robert reich is always insightful and interesting, and his heart is in the right place. Saving capitalism is a movie that i must recommend, although not. Nov 20, 2017 saving capitalism, which debuts on netflix on tuesday, is based on his 2015 book of the same name. Robert reich, a multiplatform gadfly, comes to netflix the. It may never reach the top lists of best documentaries, but dont count it out for one that can speak to you on a fundamental andor political level. Director jacob kornbluth on saving capitalism, robert reich. Former secretary of labor robert reich meets with americans from all walks of life as he chronicles a seismic shift in the nations economy. Robert reichs new movie isnt quite sure bill clintons labor secretary argues that the capitalist system needs rescuing. Saving capitalism is a 2017 documentary film directed by jacob kornbluth and sari gilman, following former secretary of labor and professor robert reich, speaking about current state of our economic system, and presents ideas how to save capitalism.
For those interested in the recent history of the rise of consumerism and the collusion between large corporations and government, this should be required viewing. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. May 04, 2018 jacob kornbluth is raising funds for saving capitalism starring robert reich on kickstarter. Nov 21, 2017 video archive for the film saving capitalism, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2017. The free market is fundamentally a human construct and so to. Nov 02, 2017 robert reich, the former secretary of labor of the united states, examines americas fragile democracy and its fight for survival.
The entire premise of the documentary is completely negated by the shady. The film was released by netflix on november 11, 2017. Saving capitalism starring robert reich by jacob kornbluth. After the film, well have a community discussion about the film and local efforts to keep money out of politics featuring elaine brown from represent us vancouver and cindy black, executive director of fix democracy first. His new book, saving capitalism for the many, not the few, focuses on the change in income distribution.
Reich worries that the economic recovery is bypassing most americans. Nov 17, 2017 jacob kornbluth codirected the new netflix documentary saving capitalism, based on a book by economist robert reich. Summary of saving capitalism ebook by instaread summaries. Unleashing the power of financial markets to create wealth and spread opportunity is a nonfiction book by raghuram rajan and luigi zingales of the university of chicago booth school of business. If youve ever had your eyes glaze over at the thought of trickledown. We go on a trip with robert reich outside the bubble to reach folks in the heartland of america to find out.
It is his second film, and he has written 16 books, including supercapitalism and. Reich examines how the economic system that helped make our country strong is now. Saving capitalism quotes showing of 48 the idea of a free market separate and distinct from government has functioned as a useful cover for those who do not want the market mechanism fully exposed. Robert reichs saving capitalism the new york times. Robert reichs saving capitalism is conservative, but. Saving capitalism is a documentary film that follows former secretary of labor and professor, robert reich, as he takes his book and his views to the heart of conservative america to speak. A former white house advisor, talk show fixture, lecturer, and essayist and the star of last years acclaimed documentary inequality for all, robert reich is a. Reich examines the intersection of economics and politics in order to make sense of income inequality and wealth disparity in the 21 st century united states of america. This tuesday our new documentary, saving capitalism, will come out on netflix. Saving capitalism is a 2017 documentary film directed by jacob kornbluth and sari gilman, following former secretary of labor and professor robert reich. Whats robert reich trying to tell us in saving capitalism. Saving capitalism official trailer hd 2017 robert reich. Jacob kornbluth is raising funds for saving capitalism starring robert reich. Saving capitalism is a documentary film that follows former secretary of labor and professor, robert reich, as he takes his book and his views to the heart of.
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