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Century of Enslavement: The History of the Federal Reserve

Name: Century of Enslavement: The History of the Federal Reserve
Director: James Corbett
Released: 2014
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2014

Director

James Corbett

Runtime

90 minutes

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Century of Enslavement is an investigative documentary focused on the mechanics of the U.S. central banking system. It functions as a critique of systemic power rather than a study of social identity. The film's value lies in its deconstruction of Western financial hegemony. It disrupts institutional authority by presenting a narrative of economic subjugation and systemic opacity. Because the work is non-fiction, it lacks the character-driven representation found in narrative cinema. It prioritizes ideological subversion over demographic breadth.

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Category Breakdown

Does Century of Enslavement: The History of the Federal Reserve have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on monetary policy and banking history. It contains no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.

How does Century of Enslavement: The History of the Federal Reserve portray gender?

Minimal

The film examines macroeconomic structures and legislative processes. It does not engage with gender hierarchies or identity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Century of Enslavement: The History of the Federal Reserve?

Limited

The subject matter centers on Anglo-American institutional history. There is no evidence of a diverse cast or focus on racialized economic impacts.

How does Century of Enslavement: The History of the Federal Reserve represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film adopts an anti-establishment lens to critique Western financial systems. It challenges mainstream historical narratives regarding the Federal Reserve.

Does Century of Enslavement: The History of the Federal Reserve include disability representation?

Minimal

The documentary's subject matter does not include the depiction of individuals with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a strong critique of Western financial hegemony and institutional authority.
Challenges mainstream historical narratives regarding the Federal Reserve's legitimacy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks demographic diversity and depth in representing various identities.
Maintains a traditional, Anglo-American institutional framework regarding its subject matter.

Official Synopsis

What is the Federal Reserve system? How did it come into existence? Is it part of the federal government? How does it create money? Why is the public kept in the dark about these important matters? In this feature-length documentary film, The Corbett Report explores these important question and pulls back the curtain on America’s central bank.

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