From the Gilded Age to the present day, the history of modern United States of America has been one of wealth and power concentrated into the hands of a few families with enormous fortunes.
This documentary explores the Panama Papers scandal, an investigative journalism effort that exposed a vast network of corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering involving politicians, billionaires, and officials from around the world. It highlights the role of a whistleblower who leaked millions of documents revealing the intricate web of offshore financial systems and their impact on global wealth distribution. The film delves into the repercussions of the scandal, including the resignation of a British prime minister and revelations about political corruption in Russia, Iceland, Malta, and other countries.
Aurora, a Portuguese migrant, works as an order picker in a warehouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. Caught between the walls of a huge distribution centre and the solitude of her own room, Aurora tries to seize every opportunity to resist the alienation and isolation that threaten her identity.
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.
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