Capital in the Twenty-First Century [Capital in the Twenty-First Century]


Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Directed By: Justin Pemberton

June 13, 2019 / English French / 103 min

Based on the groundbreaking work of economist Thomas Picketty, Capital breaks down the assumed relationship between the accumulation of capital, progress, freedom, and democracy. Historical and prescient, the film charts the past through popular cultural references and interviews with stark warnings about the future.

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IMDB Movie Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5723056/

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Screened Semesters:

  • 2020 Fall