Reich publicly argued about the issue for decades, and producing a film of his viewpoints was a final frontier. Our task will not be complete until we ensure that every familyregardless of. What are the main contributing factors to the rising income gap. Use tugg to screen the film at your local theatre on a date and time of your choosing.
Aug, 20 updated and with a new introduction when the nations economy foundered in 2008, blame was directed almost universally at wall street bankers. Around the time inequality for all was released, kornbluth ran a grassroots promotion bringing labor unions, college students, and progressive organizations together to run screenings of the film and fight economic inequality. Reich suggests that if this trend continues there could be trouble in the future. Reich is not a dull college professor, hes likable and funny, and the film is both entertaining and thought provoking. And no discussion would be complete without looking beyond policy and mentioning the. An early governmental measure that slightly reduced inequality was the. The film is an intimate portrait of a man whose lifelong goal remains protecting those who. 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. The next economy and americas future, the film examines widening income inequality in the united states.
And increasing house prices enabled people to borrow. Our analysis suggests that the income distribution itself matters for growth as well. I think could use a fullblown robin hoodand reich is the next best thing to it. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Why inequality is 2015s most worrying trend world economic.
Inequality for all filmcivil society and social capital. Norsk rikskringkasting nrk 2015 norway tv other companies. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Inequality for all is a movie about how unequal the american income is and how the economic system caters to the rich. We make the rules of the economy and we have the power to change those rules. Flyer for a screening of inequality for all with professor reuvan aviyonah.
Everything you need to know about inequality for all movie. The fortunate thing about for inequality for all is that, for all its good information and useful insight, it also has an appealing person at its center. Useful deceitful statistics, reich falsely claims that the average income level adjusted for inflation has remained flat since the late 1970s while that of the top one percent has skyrocketed. It has fluctuated considerably since measurements began around 1915, moving in an arc between peaks in the 1920s and 2000s, with a 30year period of relatively lower inequality between 19501980. Sep 26, 20 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. Start studying inequality for all filmcivil society and social capital. Updated and with a new introduction when the nations economy foundered in 2008, blame was directed almost universally at wall street bankers. Feb 02, 20 the powerful documentary inequality for all was an unexpected hit at the recent sundance film festival, arguing that us capitalism has fatally abandoned the middle classes while making the super. The film is an intimate portrait of a man whos overcome a great deal of. Inequality for all a documentary film about income inequality. But didnt take enough timeeffort to make it known they are. First, we show why policymakers need to focus on the poor and the middle class.
Robert reich, jacob kornbluth, jennifer chaiken, stephen m. Secretary of labor in the 1990s, what trend started to occur with executive salaries in the largest corporations. A love letter from a young mother to her daughter, the film tells the story of waad alkateabs life through five years of the uprising in aleppo, syria. An exclusive behindthescenes clip of inequality for all prior to release, delivered through digital download.
Inequality for all is a onesided documentary featuring former secretary of labor robert reich. Nov 26, 2016 this feature is not available right now. Analysis of inequality for all by ozzie sanchez on prezi. Inequality for all inequality for all is a 20 documentary about modern economic problems. With robert reich, lily tomlin, candice bergen, dolly parton. I believe america could use a discussion about the future of the middle class and widening income inequality, but not in purely partisan terms. Parents need to know that inequality for all is an inspirational, informationpacked, and often funny documentary featuring former clinton labor secretary robert reich that aims to raise awareness about the widening inequality gap in america going back to the depression but largely focused on the 1970s to today.
Inequality for all by robert reich full documentaryhd sapo. Robert reich they approached this topic very well without punching at wall street for being the reason behind the economy. Income inequality has been a controversial issue in the united states. Former secretary of labor robert reich makes an eloquent and. It specifically focuses on the 20072008 financial crisis, exploring how the widening gap between the rich and the poor was a contributing factor that continues to plague us today. How much, for instance, should we value an added year of life. After seven years of collecting data from the 100 topgrossing fictional films from 2007 to 2014, the group has produced a report titled inequality in 700 popular films. The powerful documentary inequality for all was an unexpected hit at the recent sundance film festival, arguing that us capitalism has fatally abandoned the middle classes while making 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.
With robert reich, lily tomlin, dolly parton, jon stewart. Reich believes that inequality is linked to education. Earlier imf work has shown that income inequality matters for growth and its sustainability. Inequality for all official trailer 1 20 robert reich. Labor secretary robert reich makes a compelling case about the serious. Start a free trial of quizlet plus by thanksgiving lock in 50% off all year try it free. Senator elizabeth warrens speech on racial inequality in. Inequality for all worksheets, essay prompts, and discussion.
Inequality for all is a 20 documentary film directed by jacob kornbluth and narrated by american economist, author and professor robert reich. Senator elizabeth warrens speech on racial inequality in full. Reich, one of our most experienced and trusted voices on public policy, suggests another reason for the meltdown. Its hardly news that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, but inequality for all, the latest entry in the illustratedlecture school of documentary filmmaking, gets beyond the duh. Labor secretary robert reich as he looks to raise awareness of the countrys widening economic gap. Inequality for all by inequality for all kickstarter. Inequality remains about the same in hollywood films, usc. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including cloudy with a chance of meatballs 2, don jon and rush. Wilkinson and kate pickett, the documentary reveals how extreme divides between rich and poor impact virtually every. Nov 18, 2016 the divide tells the story of seven individuals striving for a better life in the modernday us and uk where the top 0. New report uncovers staggering inequality for anyone not. Former secretary of labor robert reich makes an eloquent and impassioned argument about how the devastating effects of americas widening income inequality not only threaten the middle class but also the very foundation of democracy itself. Jan 06, 2014 former secretary of labor robert reich makes an eloquent and impassioned argument about how the devastating effects of americas widening income inequality n.
We know from literally hundreds of research studies over the years that people live longer, healthier lives in. Aug 22, 2017 causes and consequences of income inequality. Robert reichs inequality for all is an accessible primer on the motion of our nations socioeconomic barometer over the past century. After winning the special jury award at the 20 sundance film festival, the film hit theaters in september. Income inequality in the united states is the extent to which income is distributed in an uneven manner among the american population. Former secretary of labor robert reich makes an eloquent and impassioned argument about how the devastating effects of americas widening income inequality n. After viewing the film inequality for all by robert reich, answer the following questions.
Together with a range of anecdotal human interest stories, he effectively uses statistical data to show how the countrys economic health has waxed and waned over the years, who has benefited and who has not, and just how extreme the concentration of wealth has. A passionate argument on behalf of the middle class, inequality for all features robert reichaprofessor, bestselling author, and clinton cabinet memberaas he demonstrates how the widening income gap has a devastating impact on the american economy. The film is an intimate portrait of a man whose lifelong goal remains protecting those who are unable to protect themselves. 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. A special thanks credit in the official credits of the film.
Income inequality has fluctuated considerably since measurements began around 1915, declining between peaks in the 1920s and 2007 cbo data or 2012 piketty, saez, zucman data. Claim 1 sound possible errors claim 2 american ceos earn over 350 times the average worker. I recently watched the documentary inequality for all and learned a lot about income inequality. Its conversational and easy to grasp, with lots of simple graphs and. The divide tells the story of seven individuals striving for a better life in the modernday us and uk where the top 0. A new usc report reveals that little has changed on screen or behind the camera regarding inequality in hollywood. 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. A passionate argument on behalf of the middle class a film by jacob kornbluth robert reich is a bestselling author of. Inequality for all theatrical trailer when middle class consumers have to tighten their belts, the whole economy suffers as seen in the ye. Documentary films, political documentaries, movies based on books. Robert reich we need to approach the problem of widening income.
About oren cass follow oren cass on twitter october 5, 2015 5. I believe my somewhat unconventional background has provided great preparation for the goal of the film. A free digital download of the completed film inequality for all upon release. Aug 05, 2015 after seven years of collecting data from the 100 topgrossing fictional films from 2007 to 2014, the group has produced a report titled inequality in 700 popular films. The study examined 800 films from 2007 to 2015 excluding 2011, analyzing 35,205. Inequality steadily increased from around 1979 to 2007, with a small reduction through 2016, followed by an increase from 20162018. 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.
Ranking second in last years outlook, it was identified as the most significant trend of 2015 by our networks experts. 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. A personalized and signed thank you letter from robert reich. Sep 28, 2015 senator elizabeth warrens speech on racial inequality in full. Inequality, after all, imposes upon us a wide range of costs that dont easily reduce to dollars and cents. May 03, 2016 a personalized and signed thank you letter from robert reich. Sep 07, 2016 a new usc report reveals that little has changed on screen or behind the camera regarding inequality in hollywood. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Income inequality specifically is one of the most visible aspects of a broader and more complex issue, one that entails inequality of opportunity and extends to gender, ethnicity, disability, and age, among others.
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