Movies and TvShows featuring "national-debt" theme.

Adults in the Room is a drama film based on the memoir by Yanis Varoufakis, recounting his experiences as the Finance Minister of Greece during negotiations with the European Union. The film explores the political and financial turmoil faced by Varoufakis, as well as the impact of austerity measures and the Greek debt crisis.

Overdraft is an award-winning film featuring leading thinkers and policymakers from across the aisle exploring major topics such as entitlement programs, defense spending, tax reform and the choices that America’s debt forces on individuals and businesses. Independently produced, Overdraft was launched in August 2012, and made available for broadcast on public television for two years through the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA).

Americathon is a satirical comedy that takes place in the future. The film follows the story of a bankrupt America and its efforts to save itself from an energy crisis, political satire, and a national debt. With various subplots and a humorous take on American society, Americathon provides an entertaining critique on the country's future.

A documentary that explores the history of money, banking, and debt, revealing the underlying powers that control the global economy. It delves into topics such as the Federal Reserve, international bankers, stock market crashes, and political corruption. The film also touches on conspiracy theories and the impact of monetary policies on society.

I.O.U.S.A. is a documentary that explores the growing national debt and its potential consequences for the United States. It examines how the country's financial crisis and rising debt levels affect the economy, as well as the long-term implications for future generations.

FINDING THE MONEY follows economist Stephanie Kelton on a journey through Modern Money Theory or “MMT”. Kelton provocatively asserts the National Debt Clock that ticks ominously upwards in New York City is not actually a debt for us taxpayers at all, nor a burden for our grandchildren to pay back. Instead, Kelton describes the national debt as simply a historical record of the number of dollars created by the US federal government currently being held in pockets, as assets, by the rest of us. MMT bursts into the media with journalists asking, “Have we been thinking about how the government spends money, all wrong?” But top economists from across the political spectrum condemn the theory as “voodoo economics”, “crazy” and “a crackpot theory”. FINDING THE MONEY traces the conflict all the way back to the story we tell about money, injecting new hope and empowering countries around the world to tackle the biggest challenges of the 21st century: from climate change to inequality.

Emmy-winning journalist Danny Schechter investigates America's mounting debt crisis in this latest hard-hitting expose. The film reveals the unknown cabal of credit card companies, lobbyists, media conglomerates and the Bush administration itself who have colluded to deregulate the lending industry, ensuring that a culture of credit dependency can flourish. Schechter exposes the hidden financial and political complex that allows the lowest wage earners to indebt themselves so heavily that even house repossessions are commonplace.

Critical investigation of The World Bank and IMF. Too hot for PBS, but prime time TV everywhere else. Do the World Bank and IMF make the poor even poorer? Are the Bank and IMF democratic institutions? Why do people demonstrate against the Bank and IMF? For the first time, a documentary global investigation of major criticisms of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), two of the most powerful financial institutions in the world. Five country case studies are presented, each concentrating on a different aspect of critics' charges: 1. Bolivia: Debt, Drugs and Democracy 2. Ghana: The Model of Success 3. Brazil: Debt, Damage and Politics 4. Thailand: Dams and Dislocation 5. Philippines: The Debt Fighters. The charges, including those related to structural adjustment, are controversial and provocative. Some go to the heart of the power and policies of these institutions.

Jekyll Island, The Truth Behind The Federal Reserve is a documentary that reveals the hidden history of the creation of the Federal Reserve and its impact on the economy. It delves into the secrets and motivations behind the decision-making process, the role of Jekyll Island, and the consequences of the Federal Reserve's actions. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, this film provides a comprehensive understanding of the origins of central banking.

A visit to Singapore, an essential port city in Britain's empire, established in 1813 when Raffles negotiated its separation from the independent Malay state of Jahor. The camera observes Singapore's traditional neighborhoods, trade, and small craft, which are dominated by people of Chinese ancestry. Then, we drive the modern causeway to Jahor's small capital, Johor Bahru, for a look at imposing buildings and a visit to the grounds of the sultan. The sultan's son invites the crew in, and we meet the sultan, "H.H." himself. The narrator relates the sultan's commitment to commerce, economic well-being, and tolerance, stemming in part from his European education.

The New Rulers of the World is a documentary that delves into the effects of globalization, exposing the unequal power dynamics between corporations and developing countries. It examines the exploitation of workers, economic inequality, and the consequences of foreign investment. The film sheds light on issues such as sweatshops, worker exploitation, income inequality, and the corruption that often accompanies corporate takeovers.

As the US debt spirals out of control, it polarizes society and threatens to disrupt traditional retirement with an impending freight train of onerous taxes and draconian austerity measures.