Movies and TvShows featuring "neoliberalism" theme.

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A platform to dissidents and rebels, both within the United States and abroad, who offer critiques of power not heard within mainstream society or permitted by the corporate press. Host Chris Hedges and his guests lay bare the mechanisms that uphold systems of power, including the role of the military and the internal security apparatus, as well as the elaborate forms of propaganda and corporate-controlled media.

99 Homes follows Dennis Nash, a hardworking construction worker and single father in Orlando, Florida. When he is evicted from his home due to a wrongful conviction, he finds himself at the mercy of real estate broker Rick Carver. Carver offers Nash a deal to work for him, leading him down a path of corruption, deceit, and ethical dilemmas. As Nash struggles to provide for his family and navigate the cutthroat world of real estate, he is faced with the choice of compromising his values or losing everything he holds dear.

Requiem for the American Dream is a documentary that delves into the political inequality and corporate power dynamics in America. It examines various factors such as greed, neoliberalism, and the impact of big business on democracy. The film also highlights the history of labor movements and the suppression faced by political activists. Through archival footage and insightful commentary, it offers a critique of the economic inequality and the concentration of wealth in the hands of the corporate elite.

Bitter Lake (2015) is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the intricate web of politics, manipulation, and control surrounding the conflicts in Afghanistan. With a focus on the Helmand Province, the film examines the oversimplification of the Afghan Civil War and its connection to September 11, 2001. Through a lens of fear and conflict-of-interest, it reveals the devastating consequences of the opium trade, the feedback loop of violence, and the role of the US in perpetuating the carnage. Bitter Lake exposes the influence of Gulf War politics, the arms industry, and financialization, shedding light on the impact of neoliberalism and the oil crisis. It uncovers the subterfuge, propaganda, and manipulation by Islamic fundamentalist groups and exposes the political myths perpetuated by the Big Lie. The film also explores the complex dynamics of assassination, the rise of Al-Qaeda and ISIS, and the role of crony capitalism. Through a lens of religious movements, it examines the theological doctrine, religious intolerance, and fundamentalism in ultraconservative Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia. Bitter Lake presents a compelling and eye-opening critique of the intertwined forces that have shaped Afghanistan and the global consequences of these events.

Capitalism Hits the Fan is a documentary that delves into the various economic crises and explores the inherent flaws of capitalism. Through interviews and analysis, it explains the consequences of financial crises, stock market crashes, and the exploitation within the system. Drawing on Marxist and neoliberal critiques, the film provides a thought-provoking perspective on the current state of the economy.

A documentary exploring the ideology of laissez-faire capitalism and its effects on the global economy, politics, and social issues. It delves into topics such as economic theory, poverty, wealth disparity, corporate power, and neoliberalism, providing a historical overview and interviewing experts in the field. The film aims to shed light on the economic problems faced by society and stimulate a philosophical discussion on the philosophy of politics and economics.

Tory! Tory! Tory! is a 2006 BBC television documentary series on the history of the people and ideas that formed Thatcherism told through the eyes of those on the New Right. It was nominated for the best Historical Documentary at the Grierson Awards in 2006.

The Shock Doctrine is a documentary that delves into the use of shock tactics in economics and politics, focusing on the ideology of neoliberalism and its consequences. It examines various historical events, such as the regimes of Augusto Pinochet in Chile and the invasion of Iraq, to illustrate how these shock tactics were implemented. The film exposes the connections between economic policies, foreign interventions, and societal upheavals. Through interviews, archival footage, and analysis, it reveals the impact of these tactics on individuals and societies, questioning the ethical and moral implications of such practices.

Let's Make Money is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the intricate workings of the global monetary system. It highlights the consequences of financialization, globalization, and neoliberalism, revealing the exploitation and injustices prevalent in the third world. Through thorough analysis, it sheds light on the role of banking and the impact of the global economy on everyday people. The film explores the concept of money, its creation, and the burden of debt faced by individuals and nations. Through interviews and revelations, it exposes the influence of corporations on the economic landscape.

Laboratory Greece (2019) is a documentary that delves into the global economic and political crisis engulfing Greece. It highlights the effects of neoliberal policies, financial mismanagement, and social issues such as unemployment and poverty. Through interviews and in-depth analysis, the film offers a critical perspective on the Greek crisis and its ramifications on the European Union and the world.

Worker Maks Bigec decides to take things in his own hands when he hears that his factory will be closed. He takes the factory director as a hostage and demands that the state should reopen the factory.

Adonai is an lunatic poet. He lives in an abandoned neighborhood of Caracas where he runs an underground radio called "Radio Pandemonium", he lives with his mom, his grandmother and a young lady who she calls very endearly, 'whore'. They survive among the corrupt, the death and the rising upheaval of the oppressed.

The End of Poverty? asks if the true causes of poverty today stem from a deliberate orchestration since colonial times which has evolved into our modern system whereby wealthy nations exploit the poor. People living and fighting against poverty answer condemning colonialism and its consequences; land grab, exploitation of natural resources, debt, free markets, demand for corporate profits and the evolution of an economic system in in which 25% of the world's population consumes 85% of its wealth. Featuring Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen and Joseph Stiglitz, authors/activist Susan George, Eric Toussaint, Bolivian Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera and more.

Free to Choose is a ten-part television series broadcast on public television by economists Milton and Rose D. Friedman that advocates free market principles. It was primarily a response to an earlier landmark book and television series: The Age of Uncertainty, by the noted economist John Kenneth Galbraith. Milton Friedman won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics in 1976.

The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel is a documentary that delves into the power and control that corporations have over various aspects of society, including politics, economics, and the environment. It exposes the manipulation, hypocrisy, and malfeasance of big business, as well as the devastating consequences of their actions such as ecological disasters and economic inequality. The film also highlights the rise of political activism and social movements that challenge corporate power and advocate for democracy, justice, and equality. With a focus on topics like corporate greed, surveillance capitalism, and the fossil fuel industry, The New Corporation sheds light on the urgent need to address and counter the influence of corporations in our world.

The economists behind the implementation of the most extreme capitalist system in the world observe with surprise the discontent of its countrymen. For the first time, they tell the story of how they became Milton Friedman's students in Chicago in the 1950s and what were they willing to do to pursue their extreme economic ideas, aided by Pinochet's dictatorship in the 70s. Unseen images and testimonies that allow us to understand the historic process that transformed the Chilean people and Chile in the country that it is today, an image of success and discontent.

A worker drone, David Blunt undergoes psychotherapy sessions and through this comes to face the meaning of his own existence. His life is allegorically represented and visually juxtaposed to that of a worker bee (a 'drone'), dealing with issues of existentialism and individualism in a modern neo-liberalist society. An M&B Arts Productions film.

Encirclement - Neo-Liberalism Ensnares Democracy is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the impact of neo-liberalism on democratic societies. It examines the theories and practices of neo-liberalism, its connection to capitalism and free-market ideologies, and the challenges it poses to social democracy. The film also explores the concept of encirclement, suggesting a conspiracy-like phenomenon that traps democracy within the framework of neo-liberalism. Through interviews, archival footage, and scholarly analysis, the documentary offers insights into the complexities of our socio-political systems.

The remarkable rise of one of the world’s most controversial leaders, Jair Bolsonaro, from obscurity to the presidency of Brazil.