Americonned

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Americonned

2023

1h 36m

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AMERICONNED is a film about income inequality in the US and the tragic destabilizing effects to Americans. Radical inequality has led to radicalization at every level of society, and this powerful documentary depicts what happens when America hits its tipping point by looking back through our history at similar critical moments of instability. The labor movement of the past was born in times like these. We must restore the path to the once great middle class that now suffers in silence. Despite an increase in productivity in recent decades, compensation for the American worker has been stagnant. In addition, 47% of American jobs are at high risk of being lost to automation and A.I. by the mid-2030s. In the United States, there has been an upward redistribution of over $50 trillion from the bottom 90% to the top 1% over the last 40 years. Politicians on both sides of the aisle have created a protection racket for the rich, and corporations are deliberately crushing unions. In this David vs. Goliath story, Chris Smalls and Derrick Palmer lead a movement to unionize Amazon workers for the first time, after the corporation fired Smalls for speaking up for workers' rights. They are inspiring legions of workers to, as the late, great Congressman John Lewis said, get into "good trouble."

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Anthony Greene

Spectrum Culture

06/14/2023

A smoking gun with no identifiable target.

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Charles Solomon

FilmWeek (LAist)

06/13/2023

I found this to be a very frustrating film because I agreed with pretty much everything it was saying, but it didn't say it terribly well.

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Kelly Vance

East Bay Express

06/09/2023

In the manner of most “outrage docs,” a faint ray of hope penetrates the gloom in the last reel.

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

06/07/2023

B-

Unfortunately, while the filmmakers are preaching to the choir (me), the problems they discuss are only getting worse, not better, and the wealth gap is ever increasing.

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Jason Delgado

Film Threat

06/06/2023

9/10

Shines a light on the grim reality we're facing as a nation.

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Laura Clifford

Reeling Reviews

06/04/2023

B

a call to arms documentary promoting unions to return a balance of power to the American worker.

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Bryce W

07/19/2023

This film is must watch. An absolute masterpiece. Beyond being a great watch, it is a call to action for the labor movement and the working class.

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Chris R

06/19/2023

This incredibly thorough documentary is full of eye-opening statistics and jaw-dropping real life stories of the state of wealth inequality in America. Kudos to the creators- they clearly have an incredible amount of compassion for the millions who struggle in this country. There's also useful take-aways and suggestions of ways everyone can help to make things better, which I found both challenging and hopeful. I can't imagine the work that went into compiling this documentary. I hope everyone can watch it and really consider what each individual can do to level the playing field so people can live in the dignity they deserve. That we all deserve.

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Rick D

06/18/2023

A powerful story that that offers a glimpse into the challenges of real Americans in recent years. Deftly weaves in key facts and expert testimony of how we got here.

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Jodi C

06/16/2023

One of the most powerful statements in the film 'Americonned, Time to Rise' comes from Kurt Andersen, who makes an argument in favor of wealth redistribution: "If we divided everything up equally, the average household would have a million dollars and earn a 6-figure income..." Income inequality is rapidly becoming an issue that defines this decade. Too many people are forced to work 2-3 jobs in order to make enough money to house & feed their families. Both parents may have to work, creating a child care issue. Many don't have health care, and they go to work sick so they don't lose money to live on. The United States was once known for its prosperity, but now the middle class is supporting the wealthiest 1%, who pay no taxes, do little work themselves & want to cut all aid to the poor. The film follows the lives of a few people who are examples of the devastating reality of income inequality. Everyone in the United States should view this film. Then they should actively seek change. Current conditions are cruel and unsustainable.

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AMERICONNED is a film about income inequality in the US and the tragic destabilizing effects to Americans. Radical inequality has led to radicalization at every level of society, and this powerful documentary depicts what happens when America hits its tipping point by looking back through our history at similar critical moments of instability. The labor movement of the past was born in times like these. We must restore the path to the once great middle class that now suffers in silence. Despite an increase in productivity in recent decades, compensation for the American worker has been stagnant. In addition, 47% of American jobs are at high risk of being lost to automation and A.I. by the mid-2030s. In the United States, there has been an upward redistribution of over $50 trillion from the bottom 90% to the top 1% over the last 40 years. Politicians on both sides of the aisle have created a protection racket for the rich, and corporations are deliberately crushing unions. In this David vs. Goliath story, Chris Smalls and Derrick Palmer lead a movement to unionize Amazon workers for the first time, after the corporation fired Smalls for speaking up for workers' rights. They are inspiring legions of workers to, as the late, great Congressman John Lewis said, get into "good trouble."

Director: Sean Claffey
Producer: Sean Claffey, David Pederson, Jillian Hurley, Jeffrey Mann
Screenwriter: Sean Claffey, David Pederson, Chris Seward
Distributor: Shine the Light Films
Production Co: Shine the Light Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 9, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 13, 2023
Runtime: 1h 36m

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