The Great American Lie

Documentary

2020, Movie, 1h 28min

Examines how a US value system built on the extreme masculine ideals of money, power and control has glorified individualism, institutionalized inequality, and undermined the ability of most Americans to achieve the American Dream.

Country: United States

Director:

Jennifer Siebel Newsom

Cast:

Nicholas Kristof,

Libby Schaaf,

Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond

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5.3

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Critic Sandie Angulo Chen

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...an insightful, overtly progressive documentary about the intersection of gender and racial inequality in relation to the pursuit of the so-called American Dream.

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The Great American Lie is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the trenches of systemic inequalities in the United States. Through a unique gender lens, the film examines how a value system that emphasizes extreme masculine ideals has led to the glorification of individualism and the institutionalization of inequality, ultimately undermining the American Dream for most citizens. With a focus on empathy and forward-thinking solutions, this powerful documentary sheds light on the country's widening economic disparities and stagnant social mobility, urging viewers to take action and create a more equitable society for all.

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