
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
2019

Representation Score
Minimal
2017
TV-PGDirector
Jacob Kornbluth, Sari Gilman
Runtime
73 minutes
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Saving Capitalism prioritizes classical liberal economic philosophy and the intellectual history of free-market theory. The film's educational approach highlights the tension between state intervention and individual economic freedom, which naturally sidelines identity-based narratives. Since the documentary critiques identity politics and systemic power analysis, it avoids characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The film's emphasis on individual merit and market stability leads to a narrow demographic focus. Ultimately, the film's defense of traditional economic institutions and Western structures creates a narrative that lacks diversity in gender, culture, and disability representation.
Category Breakdown
The documentary does not address LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender expressions. The focus remains on macroeconomic theory and political philosophy.
The film emphasizes a male-dominated intellectual sphere. It lacks intentional subversion of gendered power dynamics and does not depict female leadership.
Notable contributions come from Black intellectuals like Thomas Sowell. However, the interviewees and archival footage mainly reflect a Western-centric, academic demographic.
The narrative aligns with traditional Western institutions. It reinforces the value of existing economic structures while critiquing socialist and interventionist frameworks.
The documentary does not focus on visible or invisible disabilities. It addresses socioeconomic status through policy and theory rather than lived experiences of physical or neurodivergent challenges.
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Official Synopsis
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich meets with Americans from all walks of life as he chronicles a seismic shift in the nation's economy.

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