Maxed Out
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
James Scurlock
Chris Barrett
Jon Aaron Aaseng
Bill Beltran
Jan Berry
David Bowie
Film Details
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Synopsis
A chronicle that slices into the American financial landscape, revealing alarming statistics and heart-rending testimonies. In a journey through the deep south, an investigative journalist explains why the world's largest banks are trolling the backwoods for profits. At universities, large credit card issuers pay millions for students' personal information, setting the kids up for ruin. Meanwhile, the collection business has become like the Wild West where young men make fortunes off of the misfortune of others. All it takes is a high-speed Internet connection, a telephone and a competitive spirit. Nine out of ten credit reports contain negative errors, but it's not in the industry's interest to correct them. Nor is it likely the politicians will take action. The credit industry's lobbyists now not only write legislation but have succeeded in eliminating fundamental rights. Equal parts exposé and call to arms, Maxed Out crisscrosses the country unearthing the stories behind the credit cards and revealing the shocking secrets of the modern financial industry.
Director
James Scurlock
Cast
Chris Barrett
Crew
Jon Aaron Aaseng
Bill Beltran
Jan Berry
David Bowie
Tony Chang
Benoit Charest
Yolanda Ferraloro
Steve Lawrence
Steve Lawrence
Manuel Marie
Martin Marier
Johnny Massena
Pierre Messier
Joe Miller
James Scurlock
James Scurlock
David Sparrgrove
Alexis Spraic
Alexis Spraic
Barrett Strong
Lee Thompson
Lee Thompson
Dane Thomsen
Dean Torrence
Film Details
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Miscellaneous Notes
Winner of the Documentary Feature Special Jury Award at the 2006 South by Southwest Film Festival.
Limited Release in United States March 9, 2007
Released in United States March 2006
Released in United States on Video June 5, 2007
Released in United States Spring March 9, 2007
Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Documentary Feature Competition) March 10-18, 2006.
Released in United States March 2006 (Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Documentary Feature Competition) March 10-18, 2006.)
Limited Release in United States March 9, 2007
Released in United States Spring March 9, 2007
Released in United States on Video June 5, 2007
