New Showbiz

You are here:
Inequality for All

Inequality for All

2013

PG

Director

Jacob Kornbluth

Runtime

88 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

Based on Reich's 2010 book Aftershock: The Next Economy and America's Future, the film examines widening income inequality in the United States. U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich tries to raise awareness of the country's widening economic gap. He publicly argued about the issue for decades, and producing a film of his viewpoints was a "final frontier" for him. In addition to being a social issue documentary, Inequality for All is also partially a biopic regarding Reich's early life and his time as Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton's presidency. Warren Buffett and Nick Hanauer, two entrepreneurs and investors in the top 1%, are interviewed in the film, supporting Reich's belief in an economy that benefits all citizens, including those of the middle and lower classes.

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.6/10

Fair

Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The documentary focuses strictly on macroeconomic policy and wealth distribution. It lacks any significant focus on non-cisnormative identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.

Gender Representation

Fair

The narrative centers on economic theory and political history, which prioritizes male-dominated spheres of finance. It does not actively work to center female agency in the economic discourse.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The film uses a diverse array of experts to illustrate the economic divide. However, it remains focused on systemic mechanics rather than centering specific racialized experiences.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Excellent

The film provides a direct critique of Western economic institutions and neoliberalism. It challenges traditional capitalist frameworks by highlighting how wealth concentration undermines the social contract.

Disability Representation

Limited

There is no discernible focus on neurodivergence, physical disability, or mental health. The film treats subjects through the lens of economic agency and political influence.

Strengths

  • Provides a robust critique of neoliberalism and Western economic hierarchies.
  • Uses a diverse array of experts to illustrate the breadth of the economic divide.
  • Challenges the traditional capitalist framework through systemic institutional analysis.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks focus on LGBTQ+ narratives and non-cisnormative identities.
  • Fails to center female agency or subvert traditional gender hierarchies in economic discourse.
  • Does not address neurodivergence, physical disability, or mental health within its scope.

AI Analysis

Inequality for All is a specialized socio-economic critique that prioritizes institutional analysis over identity-based storytelling. Its primary strength lies in its cultural perspective, as it actively deconstructs established economic norms and challenges the traditional capitalist framework. However, the film's narrow focus on fiscal and labor structures results in low representation for LGBTQ+, gender, and disability identities. While it utilizes diverse experts to discuss the working class, it does not center specific racialized or marginalized lived experiences. Ultimately, the documentary is a systemic study of wealth disparity rather than a diverse tapestry of human identity, making its impact highly specialized.

How are these scores produced? →

Featured in

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.