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End of the Road: How Money Became Worthless

Name: End of the Road: How Money Became Worthless
Director: Tim Delmastro
Released: 2012
Duration: 55 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2012

Director

Tim Delmastro

Runtime

55 minutes

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This documentary prioritizes systemic economic critique over social identity politics. The narrative structure centers on institutional critique and economic theory rather than character-driven social narratives. While the film effectively challenges Western financial dominance, it lacks the frameworks needed for high scores in identity-based categories. The focus remains strictly on the deconstruction of capital and post-WWII economic trajectories.

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Category Breakdown

Does End of the Road: How Money Became Worthless have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on global economic shifts and financial institutions. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives related to non-cisgender identities.

How does End of the Road: How Money Became Worthless portray gender?

Limited

The film examines the mechanics of power within established financial sectors. It does not explicitly aim to challenge traditional gender hierarchies or portray masculinity in a non-traditional light.

How racially and ethnically diverse is End of the Road: How Money Became Worthless?

Fair

The narrative covers the worldwide financial collapse and its varied impacts across different regions. However, it lacks a focus on the way different racial identities intersect or on deliberate casting that bends traditional racial roles.

How does End of the Road: How Money Became Worthless represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges the stability of Western financial institutions and capitalist structures. It frames the current economic state as a systemic failure of traditional dominance.

Does End of the Road: How Money Became Worthless include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that the film addresses neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health through the lens of personal ability to act or representation.

Present on Screen

Provides a strong critique of Western financial dominance and capitalist structures.
Offers a global perspective on the systemic failures of the worldwide financial collapse.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender narratives.
Fails to address disability, neurodivergence, or mental health through personal ability to act.
Does not actively work to challenge traditional gender hierarchies within its subject matter.

Official Synopsis

Wall Street is being occupied. Europe is collapsing in on itself. Around the world, people are consumed by fear and anger, and one question is on everyone's lips: Is the financial crisis over, or are we headed towards economic disaster? documentary that chronicles the global financial collapse. Told in an entertaining and easy to follow style, the film tells the story of how the world came to be in such a state, from the seeds sown after WW2, to the current troubles facing us today, and to the possible future that may await us all. Also asks influential members of the finance and investment communities for their predictions on the world's financial future.

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