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Age of Easy Money

Age of Easy Money

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2023

TV-PG

Director

James Jacoby

Runtime

113 minutes

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Age of Easy Money is a systemic critique of global finance rather than a character-driven exploration of identity. Its primary strength lies in its institutional analysis, which questions the perceived stability and benevolence of Western economic systems. The film's broad scope looks at how large-scale monetary experiments impact the wider population, but it does not focus specifically on underrepresented identities or disability-related economic impacts.

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Category Breakdown

Does Age of Easy Money have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on macroeconomic policy and Federal Reserve interest rate adjustments. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ character arcs or thematic explorations of gender identity.

How does Age of Easy Money portray gender?

Fair

The film examines the American economy and its impact on individuals. While it suggests potential demographic impacts, it lacks specific evidence of gender-based power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Age of Easy Money?

Good

The investigation covers global and national economic uncertainty. The narrative scope implies an analysis of systemic structures that traditionally affect diverse populations and wealth inequality.

How does Age of Easy Money represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film questions the stability of Western financial institutions and highlights the Federal Reserve's actions as experiments that have significantly altered the American economy.

Does Age of Easy Money include disability representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not explicitly address neurodivergence, physical disability, or mental health through the lens of economic impact.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges the perceived infallibility of Western economic institutions.
  • Examines the tangible consequences of systemic policies on the broader populace.
  • Offers a critical perspective on the risks of centralized capitalism.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or themes.
  • Does not address the economic impact on individuals with disabilities.
  • Provides limited insight into specific gender-based power dynamics.

Official Synopsis

Around the country and across the world, the threat of a recession is looming and economic uncertainty is rising as markets, businesses and individuals adjust to a new reality: the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates and pulling back on its epic monetary experiment that started with the Great Financial Crisis. From the award-winning team behind "The Facebook Dilemma" and "Amazon Empire," the two-hour documentary "Age of Easy Money" investigates how the Fed’s experiment has changed the American economy and what it means that the era may be over.

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