On a winter day in 2012 over 633,000 people were homeless in the united states. Labor secretary robert reich as he looks to raise awareness of the countrys widening economic gap. A special thanks credit in the official credits of the film. 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, a sundanceapproved documentary about widening income disparity in america, both benefits and suffers from the presence of a big thinker at its center. So please read this book and support measures to financially strengthen the middle class. These are also great for generating debate and as the basis of a variety of projects. A can of soup for a black or hispanic woman, a mansion for the businessman.
The economics of happiness 2011 is free to watch in april. En this service does not allow download watch movies online, only offers information about movies around the world text and poster for tv and internet users. Inequality for all 20 robert reich put the full doc on vimeo for free. The american income tax has been pivotal through wars, economic booms, and some of the most significant presidencies in u. Flyer for a screening of inequality for all with professor reuvan aviyonah. Im not permitted to download by hulu or vudu or itunes or whatever it is, so dvd is my only choice. The global middle class which contains all of the poorest 90% income groups in the eu and the. Inequality for all looks at robert reichs campaign as the us secretary of labor. Bill moyers talks with economic analyst robert reich about the new film inequality for all. Sep 17, 2016 inequality for all is a documentary made by professor reich to enable us to understand in a very clear cut manner, the issues facing us today, the widening gap of inequality, why it is happening and what can we do to reverse it. Jul 10, 2014 10 myths in the movie inequality for all july 10, 2014 in the film inequality for all, robert reich, former labor secretary for bill clinton, takes a look at wealth inequality in the united states and finds a way to make everything more equal grow the government.
Want more shocking stats and details on how you can take action. 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 not only threaten the middle class but. 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. A free digital download of the completed film inequality for all upon release. This longrun increase in income inequality not only raises social and political concerns, but also economic ones. Secretary of labor in the 1990s, what trend started to occur with executive salaries in the largest corporations. When using graphs, statistics, photos for comparisons of back then vs now, theyre very strong points of evidence. Start studying inequality for all filmcivil society and social capital. Robert reich, who served as labor secretary under president bill clinton, introduces moviegoers to rich and poor americans while sifting through a mountain of data in inequality for all. A film about learning outside of the classroom 2015 esteem. Inequality for all is a 20 documentary film directed by jacob kornbluth and narrated by american economist, author and professor robert reich. For further information about mgi and to download reports. Reich publicly argued about the issue for decades, and producing a film of his viewpoints was a final frontier. Inequality and indignation for all the 90minute dive into the thorny topic of inequality manages to entertain.
The body of evidence strongly suggests that income inequality affects population health and wellbeing. Inequality for all 20 in his wealth and poverty class at u. Minority families once had substantial equity in their homes, but after wall street caused the housing crash, median wealth fell 66% for hispanic. Inequality for all attempts to do for income inequality what an inconvenient truth did for the global warmingclimate change debate. Inequality can be viewed as an inherent part of an incentivedriven capitalist system, but inequality for all asks when inequality becomes a problem. The top 10 indies in itunes are listed below number represents north american gross, where applicable. 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. Ranking second in last years outlook, it was identified as the most significant trend of 2015 by our networks experts. Inequality for all filmcivil society and social capital. 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. Oakes designed the title sequence and infilm graphics which focused on statistics and data. Posted in rdocumentaries by uarrogantmind 5 points and 2 comments. Analysis of inequality for all by ozzie sanchez on prezi. This nationwide program will improve the quality of and expand access to highquality preschool and early education programs for all low and moderateincome families.
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. 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. Inequality for all students at berkeley have to pay thousands of dollars in tuition to sit in on robert reichs courses, but this morning you get to hear his uniquely entertaining and insightful thoughts on the importance of the middle. Japanese and german workers have the skills needed to participate in the iphones manufacture. In the film inequality for all, robert reich, former labor secretary for bill clinton, takes a look at wealth inequality in the united states and finds a way to make everything more equal grow the government. Inequality for all by inequality for all kickstarter. In inequality for all, former labor secretary robert reich takes on the income disparity thats. The film is an intimate portrait of a man whose lifelong goal remains protecting those who are unable to protect themselves. Inequality for all is a documentary made by professor reich to enable us to understand in a very clear cut manner, the issues facing us today, the widening gap of inequality, why it is happening and what can we do to reverse it. 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. Inequality for all is a movie about how unequal the american income is and how the economic system caters to the rich.
Apr 04, 2014 economic inequality affects every one of us. Why inequality is 2015s most worrying trend world economic. To help crack the mysteries of this tax, the countrys top economic experts, commentators, and political voices discuss not only the problems america faces in the tax code, but also give valuable insights on how to move forward. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Former labor secretary robert reich attempts an economic inconvenient truth in the documentary inequality for all, a cinematic listicle of misleading economic talking points. What are the main contributing factors to the rising income gap. Robert reich bill moyers inequality for all uploaded by bsanandaatyahoodotcom globalcooperativeforumdotnet. After viewing the film inequality for all by robert reich, answer the following questions. Immediately, if you agree with reichs talking points about economics and who is exactly at fault for the economic downturn of recent years, youll likely love inequality for all and perhaps quote its statistical data in future debates. Todays income and wealth inequality may look like gentle ripples on the shore compared to the tsunami of change that robotics and artificial intelligence are whipping up. Of all developed nations today, the united states has the most unequal distribution of income and wealth by far. Consumer spending accounts for 70% of our economy a strong middle class grows the economy capitalism needs consumer spending the middle class creates jobs with their spending the middle. Are now available online to download and share check them out. View notes inequality for all film in class notes from soc 205 at grand valley state university.
After winning the special jury award at the 20 sundance film festival, the film hit theaters in september. Robert reich, chancellors professor of public policy, university of california, berkeley. An exclusive behindthescenes clip of inequality for all prior to release, delivered through digital download. French read online download pdf buy this book get citation details. Inequality for all a documentary film about income. 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. And, a heartfelt thank you from all the filmmakers. What he doesnt understand is the extent to which inequality is the result of political decisions, made by people, purposefully to amplify that inequality. One way of looking at and measuring inequality is to look at the earnings of people at the top versus the earnings of the typical worker in the middle.
The next economy and americas future, the film examines widening income inequality in the united states. A passionate argument on behalf of the middle class, inequality for all features robert reichprofessor, bestselling author, and clinton. Sign up for our emails and we will send them directly to you. A persisting challenge and its implications mckinsey. The documentary inequality for all rejoins the list now that its on sale for 99 cents. This question takes on particular urgency when we consider that of all the developed nations, the united states has the the greatest amount of wealth disparity.
Inequality for all a documentary featuring professor. Berkeley, former labor secretary robert reich discusses the grave economic and social consequences that may result if the gulf. May 03, 2016 a free digital download of the completed film inequality for all upon release. As easy as it is to be intellectually seduced by the mans arguments, its also hard to avoid wishing that his own cult of personalityhis jokes and his historydidn. 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. Opening in theaters across the country next week, the film aims to be a gamechanger in our national. A single top income could buy housing for every homeless person in the u. Labor secretary robert reich tries to raise awareness of the countrys widening economic gap. Former secretary of labor time magazine named reich one of. Because i live outside the usa, im not permitted to download by hulu or vudu or.
It was later screened at the 2015 tromso international film festival. Inequality can be viewed as an inherent part of an incentivedriven capitalist system, but. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. 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. Inequality media is a nonprofit cofounded by former secretary of labor robert reich and director jacob kornbluth following the success of their documentary.
The slides summarizing the world inequality report 2018 are accessible here, originally presented at. In his view, reich expresses an inequality in the american economy as. 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. Reich understands that inequality is a problem, and has gotten worse. Dec 19, 2014 after viewing the film inequality for all by robert reich, answer the following questions. Because i live outside the usa, im not permitted to download by hulu or vudu or itunes or whatever.
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 downloaded from the videos website. Sep 20, 20 bill moyers talks with economic analyst robert reich about the new film inequality for all. Read this book or see the movie, inequality for all. With robert reich, lily tomlin, dolly parton, jon stewart.
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. Inequality for all a documentary film about income inequality. The film is an intimate portrait of a man whose lifelong goal remains protecting those who. Download our new curricula, and discussion guides for your screenings. Inequality for all film in class notes section 11 poverty. For every one dollar of assets owned by the typical single black or hispanic woman, a member of the forbes 400 has over forty million dollars. Inequality for all is a 20 documentary film directed by jacob kornbluth and narrated by. Robert reich served under the administrations of carter and clinton, and his focus was on the socalled inequality of income for all americans. This article is within the scope of wikiproject sociology, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of sociology on wikipedia.
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