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May 7

Coming May 15! Ayn Rand and the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged

Ayn Rand documentary 

Available here for streaming or download May 15!

Ayn Rand and the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged

Set in what Novelist and Philosopher Ayn Rand called "the day after tomorrow," Atlas Shrugged depicts an America in crisis, brought to her knees by a corrupt establishment of government regulators and businessmen with political pull - the "looters" and the "moochers" - who prey on individual achievement.

Ayn Rand and the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged looks into Rand's background for the ideas and philosophy that inspired and shaped her novel and seeks to determine whether America is indeed headed for the disastrous outcome she predicted.

SPECIAL FEATURES include over 40 minutes of in-depth interviews, with eight experts.

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While you're waiting for this documentary, check out these other interesting films about capitalism:
MARGIN CALL (2011) -- a gripping thriller about an aggressive Wall St. investment firm coming to terms with its toxic products.
FREAKONOMICS (2010) -- a documentary based on the best-selling book by incentives-based economists Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, who study human behavior.
POM WONDERFUL PRESENTS: THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER SOLD (2011) -- Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Spurlock looks at product placement in films by selling mentions in this documentary.
FAST, CHEAP, AND OUT OF CONTROL (1997)  -- this is an amazingly engaging, classic documentary from master director Erroll Morris about people devoted to their quirky careers.
FARMAGEDDON (2012) -- Kristin Canty's personal fight to obtain raw milk for her son's allergies leads her to discovery of lobbyists obstructing this market.