The American Ruling Class (2007)
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John Kirby's satirical documentary The American Ruling Class features former Harper's Magazine editor Lewis Lapham leading the viewer through a number of clips and interviews that question if America has developed a culture that runs the nation, or if it still is possible to rise up through hard work and become one of the powerful people. Among the artists and power brokers who dispense their ideas on this topic are director Robert Altman, writer Kurt Vonnegut, and folk singer Pete Seeger. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Director(s):
- John Kirby
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The American Ruling Class
John Kirby's satirical documentary The American Ruling Class features former Harper's Magazine editor Lewis Lapham leading the viewer through a number of clips and interviews that question if America has developed a culture that runs the nation, or if it still is possible to rise up through hard work and become one of the powerful people. Among the artists and power brokers who dispense their ideas on this topic are director Robert Altman, writer Kurt Vonnegut, and folk singer Pete Seeger. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 89 mins
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- Director(s):
- John Kirby
- Writer(s):
- Lewis Lapham
- Producer(s):
- John Kirby, Libby Handros
- Categories:
- Special Interest, Documentary
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