Documentary
United States of America
Inequality for All is a documentary film released in 2013, directed by Jacob Kornbluth and starring U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich. The film explores the widening income inequality in the United States and its impact on society, economy, and democracy. Reich, who served as the Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton, presents data and analysis to illustrate that income inequality has been rapidly increasing since the 1970s and is currently at its highest level in almost a century.
Reich argues that a healthy economy requires a thriving middle class, and that the concentration of wealth at the top is not only unfair but also harmful to overall economic growth. He cites historical data to show that periods of greater income equality have been accompanied by periods of greater economic prosperity. The film also features interviews with experts in economics, politics, and sociology, as well as with ordinary Americans struggling to make ends meet in a society with a shrinking middle class.
Inequality for All received mostly positive reviews from critics and was widely praised for its clear and engaging presentation of complex economic issues. The film was also notable for its attempts to bridge the partisan divide on the issue of income inequality, arguing that it is not a political issue but a moral one that affects all Americans. The film was released in theaters and on various streaming platforms and won the Special Jury Prize at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
