A thought-provoking documentary that delves into the complex interactions between machines, technology, and society in the 20th century. It examines the impact of machines and their role in shaping the social, political, and economic systems, revealing the often hidden narratives and illusions created by these systems. Through archive footage and interviews, the series explores topics such as power dynamics, corruption, ideology, and the concept of progress.
Bill Moyers takes a piercing look at how global economic changes are destroying the lives and livelihoods of hardworking Americans. The documentary follows several individuals and their families in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as they fight to make ends meet in the “new economy.” In sheer numbers, more jobs were created than lost in America during the last decade, but a look behind those numbers reveals a shortage of jobs that pay enough to support a family. The program intimately portrays the lives of workers and their families as they struggle to make it in today’s job market.
The Brick and the Mirror is a dramatic movie set in Tehran. It tells the story of a taxi driver who gets caught up in the complexities of poverty and class struggle. The film portrays the challenges and hardships faced by individuals in a society divided by social classes.
Follow the rise and fall of the cybersecurity firm Biodata and its CEO, Tan Siekmann, whose eventful career signifies the collapse of the New Economy.
Normal Is Over is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the pressing issues of global warming, climate change, extinction, and the environmental impact of human activities. It examines the interconnectedness of these problems and explores potential solutions, from organic farming and sustainability to renewable energy and economic growth. With a focus on conservation and the urgent need for a new economy, this documentary offers a comprehensive and eye-opening look at the challenges facing our planet.
The dramatic story of two blue-collar Milwaukee families over two decades. As they struggle to find their place in the new economy, living from paycheck to paycheck through good times and bad, the Neumanns and Stanleys confront choices for themselves and their families that have far-reaching consequences for the American way of life.
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