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The Flaw

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Yale economist Robert Shiller and other experts explain the 2008 economic downturn.

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Philip French Guardian 06/05/2011
Lively... Go to Full Review Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) 06/03/2011
2/5
If the material in this documentary on the financial meltdown seems overfamiliar that's because you've encountered most of it already in the superior Inside Job. Go to Full Review Nigel Andrews Financial Times 06/01/2011
3/5
The Flaw presents the holocaust that was the housing bubble. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/07/2020
3.0/4.0
Well researched and informative. Go to Full Review Marty Mapes Movie Habit 12/20/2016
3/4
The Flaw is a level and clear explanation of what happened in 2008. And it doesn't once mention tulips. Go to Full Review Christopher Long Movie Metropolis 05/01/2012
7/10
(The film) makes a series of points rather than an argument... Think of it as a Festivus-style airing of grievances. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/12/2014 Why no awards? Superb film, demonstrating very well what happened in the crash, with some big names from big places. See more 05/16/2014 not the greatest Political documentary you'll ever see, but provides an explanation of the Financial and Economic crisis in Layman's terms, and provides a good historical perspective on inequality See more 02/23/2014 A collection of ideas organized around "the flaw" in Alan Greenspan's thinking. Nice Michael Moore inspired use of retro film with some interesting analysis. If the subject matter interests you I found 'Inside Job' to be a more compelling viewing experience. See more 01/25/2014 1/25/14 Vince recommended this. Excellent doc that gives a good explanation of the economic crisis of 2008. See more 08/29/2013 THe Flaw, five stars of five. Very thorough from the layman's point of view. Excellent exposition of a compelling topic. See more 03/25/2013 The Flaw is equally informative and infuriating... watch and form your own opinion concerning Capitalism... See more Read all reviews
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David Sington

Director

Robert Shiller

Actor

Dan Ariely

Actor

David Sington

Writer

Mark Foligno

Executive Producer

Christopher Hird

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The Flaw

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Movie Info

Synopsis Yale economist Robert Shiller and other experts explain the 2008 economic downturn.
Director
David Sington
Screenwriter
David Sington
Genre
Documentary, History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 9, 2017
Runtime
1h 22m
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