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Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Based on the international bestseller by rockstar economist Thomas Piketty, an eye-opening journey through recent economic history and how it led to our current state of extreme wealth inequality.
Capital in the Twenty-First Century is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 6.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Thought Provoking This was an eye opener - whether you are young or old. Much to think about and discuss with friends and family. I was aware of the concentration of wealth, but not how it happens and its impact. this program should be required listening/watching for all those who care about the future. Well done!
Date published: 2022-10-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Insightful Great overview of the subject. After watching the documentary, I find myself reflecting on the good and bad aspects of Capitalism - and the scary future if we let raw Capitalism loose on the planet. I come away from the film with a deeper understanding that a more equitable society is good for all.
Date published: 2021-08-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great format It's fun to watch keeps you interested. Beginner friendly, if you don't know a lot about the topic, this is for you.
Date published: 2021-08-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A timely warning This is a most important narrative. The future of Human Civilization depends on large numbers of people understanding the danger of unbridled capitalism.
Date published: 2021-07-01
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Great if you are not a fan of the Great Courses... Ffter having watched a lot of the TGC's in the past I have to say I am disappointed in this program. If you are willing to overlook the many a) historical inaccuracies b) extremely shallow level of thinking and analysis c) missing areas of relevant economic theory and facts etc. You might find this enjoyable rather than an extremely painful and torturous thing to endure.
Date published: 2021-06-12
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Overview

Based on the international bestseller by rockstar economist Thomas Piketty, an eye-opening journey through recent economic history and how it led to our current state of extreme wealth inequality.

About

Upon completing his degree, Justin Pemberton was awarded a Senior Prize for Psychology from the University of Auckland, though his fate was sealed when he followed the psych degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Communication. He’d always been a pop-culture junkie, so the opportunity to make content thrilled the budding storyteller. Pemberton cut his teeth directing music videos and music television, but got his first taste of documentary when, at only 24-years-old, he was asked to direct a film documenting a collaboration between the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the re-uniting legendary Kiwi group Spitz Enz. By the early 2000s, Pemberton had set up a company specializing in documentary production with fellow filmmakers Megan Jones and Pietra Brettkelly. From then on, he has worked on many other award-winning documentaries including Love, Speed and Loss (best documentary, directing, and editing at the NZ Screen Awards), The Nuclear Comeback, which The Guardian newspaper said, “like the best documentaries, it is engaging, nuanced and avoids preaching its cause”, International Emmy-nominated The Golden Hour, Chasing Great, which went on to become the highest grossing New Zealand documentary of all time. He executive-produced quirky hit documentary Tickled and directed his first interactive documentary, I Spy, about the transnational Five Eyes surveillance network. I Spy received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Original Interactive Production. His current feature documentary Capital in the Twenty-First Century, is his most ambitious project yet. Based on the best-selling book of the same name by acclaimed French economist Thomas Piketty, the film explores the journey of wealth and power across time, showing how ‘capital’ has steered our world while ultimately shedding light on our future.

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Capital in the Twenty-First Century

01: Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Based on the international bestseller by rockstar economist Thomas Piketty, an eye-opening journey through recent economic history and how it led to our current state of extreme wealth inequality.

103 min