Tighten Your Belts, Bite the Bullet
Brief Synopsis
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The effect of bank bail-outs that took place during the recession of the 1970s is examined. It is concluded that in the cities where this happened, the banks took power away from local political leaders, which hurt the poorest in the communties because the money was put into profitable commercial an
Cast & Crew
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James Gaffney
Director
Dennis Kucinich
David Gordon
Adam Veneski
Millie Mcgriff
Jack Nichol
Film Details
Also Known As
Tighten Your Belts, Bite the Bullet
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1981
Distribution Company
Icarus Films
Technical Specs
Duration
48m
Synopsis
The effect of bank bail-outs that took place during the recession of the 1970s is examined. It is concluded that in the cities where this happened, the banks took power away from local political leaders, which hurt the poorest in the communties because the money was put into profitable commercial and industrial development, while funding to social programs, daycare centers, fire stations, and hospitals were cut.
Cast
Dennis Kucinich
David Gordon
Adam Veneski
Millie Mcgriff
Jack Nichol
Paul Ramos
Celeste Wesson
Narration
Crew
Robert Achs
Cinematographer
Pennee Bender
Sound
Jessee Epstein
Sound
James Gaffney
Producer
James Gaffney
Animator
Kevin Keating
Cinematographer
Mary Lampson
Editor
Martin Lucas
Editor
Martin Lucas
Producer
Jonathan Miller
Producer
Yemi Ogunbiyi
Sound
Susan Olivier
Research
Judy Rabinowitz
Editor
Marci Reaven
Editor
Nick Scarim
Music
Film Details
Also Known As
Tighten Your Belts, Bite the Bullet
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1981
Distribution Company
Icarus Films
Technical Specs
Duration
48m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1981
Shown at New York Film Festival September-October 1981.
Released in United States 1981 (Shown at New York Film Festival September-October 1981.)
Released in United States 1981
