Why Inside Job is a Must-See

If you are an individual who likes to escape from reality when you go to the theatre than this film will be a worthwhile experience for you. Inside Job IS wildly entertaining. In a dark, satirical way. I found myself laughing out loud at corporate executives and economic advisors’ attempt to evade questions. Matt Damon narrates a very important documentary taking you on a dark comedic journey that enrages you, sparks short laughter, followed by gasps of horror. Erica Abeel of the Huffington Post said it was “the year’s most essential film, a must-see for anyone who cares about the health of this country,” and that is the truth. 

One of my favorite moments of the documentary is when Bush's former Chief Economic Advisor is being pressed by the director, Charles Ferguson, to simply answer his questions. Ultimately he barks back at Ferguson, "You have three more minutes. Give it your best shot!" In another interview, shown in the trailer, an AIG employee is demanding that the camera be turned off immediately. But one of the highlights of the documentary, the moment which made the whole audience erupt in laughter occurred after Ferguson’s interview with a former member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors who resigned nearly a month before the actual market crashed because he wanted to revise a textbook. Ferguson is persistent as he responds, "I'm sorry, I'm sure that your textbook is important and widely read, but didn't you think that more important things were going on in the world?" LOL. 

For this reason, Inside Job is a must-see: it entertains and reminds, it enrages and delights. It explains the financial crisis through impressive interviews, delights many with more information and arms one with ample evidence. It is the most important film of the year not simply because of the film itself, but because of what it hopes to provoke: outrage and constructive action. I cannot think of a more important time to watch this film given the current debate over tax cuts for the wealthy. Last Friday, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders protested the tax cut deal in a long speech on the floor of the Senate. The many corporate criminals in Inside Job are members of the top 1% club, who control more wealth than the bottom 90% of us. Thank you, Bernie for reminding us of what it means to take a stand. He must have seen Inside Job. 




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