Inequality for All

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Inequality for All

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2013

1h 26m

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In his Wealth and Poverty class at U.C.- Berkeley, former Labor Secretary Robert Reich discusses the grave economic and social consequences that may result if the gulf between rich and poor continues to widen.

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While it arrives in a glut of similarly themed documentaries, Inequality for All distinguishes itself with a compelling presentation of an important message, as well as much-needed splashes of wit.

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Simon Houpt

Globe and Mail

Reich is a natural teacher of complex concepts: The film doesn't feel like homework.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 1, 2013

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

Inequality for All is intelligent, persuasive and accessible, a gentle but urgent clarion call to action.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 31, 2013

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

[Robert Reich] headlines this documentary in which he explains his views about the United States' current economic woes. It's something he manages to do engagingly and with great clarity.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 4, 2013

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

A subject that affects each of us on a daily basis, if you see only one documentary this year, make it Inequality For All.

Jan 7, 2020

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Tracy Moore

Common Sense Media

Engaging economics docu encourages equality, activism.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 30, 2015

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Dan Schindel

Nonfics (Substack)

A levelheaded, easily understandable primer on the aspects and causes of the problem. However, it does not do much to distinguish itself from similar documentaries.

Rated: 3/5

May 30, 2014

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dustin d

Inequality for All is a little too focused on inequality. I know that's a strange criticism given I should have known what the documentary would be about from the title. Robert Reich showed credibly evidence for increasing inequality in the U.S., but did so in a way that masked other trends, such as rising living standards. Where he hit the nail on the head, however, was in pointing out how inequality is destabilizing as people feel like they are being politically dominated by moneyed interests, and leads to political polarization. I think this underscores much of what we're seeing on the streets today.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

When I attended UNC, Inequality for All changed my life. Thank you, Robert. I am forever indebted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

One of the most exposing and honest political documentaries I've watched, starring someone who worked side by side with a president. By the end I was more educated and much more angry. 5/5

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

This movie was very informative and fun to watch. Robert Reich seems like a very intelligent and sincere guy. The music was good too. I highly recommend this film along with Charles Ferguson's "Inside Job" and the movie "The Big Short" for anyone interested in learning about the causes and effects of the 2008 financial crisis.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Quinn R

Reich has a great personality and brings a lot to this film. Incredible visuals and easy to follow but a little biased and uneventful in some areas. (68%)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/21/19

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Audience Member

Right on point but could have been summed up in a half hour.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/10/19

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Synopsis

In his Wealth and Poverty class at U.C.- Berkeley, former Labor Secretary Robert Reich discusses the grave economic and social consequences that may result if the gulf between rich and poor continues to widen.

Director: Jacob Kornbluth
Producer: Jennifer Chaiken, Sebastian Dungan
Distributor: Radius TWC
Production Co: 72 Productions
Rating: PG (Some Violence|Smoking Images|Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 27, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.2M
Runtime: 1h 26m

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