Maxed Out
starring: Mark Mumma, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Dave Ramsey (II), Liz Warren
directed by: James D. Scurlock
directed by: James D. Scurlock
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Maxed Out takes viewers on a journey deep inside the American style of debt where things seem fine as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time. Shocking and incisive Maxed Out paints a picture of a national nightmare which is all too real for most of us.Runtime:87 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: NR UPC: 876964000864 Manufacturer No: 10086
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In Maxed Out, author/director James D. Scurlock (Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders) takes on America's debt crisis. Consequently, he touches on related issues like race, corporate malfeasance, and political subterfuge. Scurlock's multi-media approach incorporates statistics, news excerpts, and interviews, but it's rarely dull (comedy bits from Louis CK and tunes from Queen and Coldplay don't hurt). Speakers include economic professors, debt collectors, pawn brokers, investigative reporters, beleaguered consumers, and even Robin Leach (Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous). Instead of New York and Los Angeles, he concentrates on mid-size cities, like Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, and Seattle. Plenty of small towns also come into play. Though he never presses the point himself, Scurlock allows his subjects to note the similarities between the credit industry and the drug trade (others use such incendiary terms as "rape"). One thing he neglects to mention, however, is pride. If house payments are ruining your life, selling that property may be the only solution. In most cases, however, it's hard not to feel for those individuals who didn't know what they were getting into before they signed their lives away. For some viewers, this will be a dispiriting documentary--three subjects recount the suicides of relatives who found their debt too much to bear--but in explaining exactly how lenders and creditors make money, Maxed Out can help others to avoid some of their most egregious practices. In other words, debt may be a downer, but knowledge is power. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Maxed Out takes viewers on a journey deep inside the American style of debt where things seem fine as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time. Shocking and incisive Maxed Out paints a picture of a national nightmare which is all too real for most of us.Runtime:87 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: NR UPC: 876964000864 Manufacturer No: 10086
Amazon.com:
In Maxed Out, author/director James D. Scurlock (Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders) takes on America's debt crisis. Consequently, he touches on related issues like race, corporate malfeasance, and political subterfuge. Scurlock's multi-media approach incorporates statistics, news excerpts, and interviews, but it's rarely dull (comedy bits from Louis CK and tunes from Queen and Coldplay don't hurt). Speakers include economic professors, debt collectors, pawn brokers, investigative reporters, beleaguered consumers, and even Robin Leach (Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous). Instead of New York and Los Angeles, he concentrates on mid-size cities, like Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, and Seattle. Plenty of small towns also come into play. Though he never presses the point himself, Scurlock allows his subjects to note the similarities between the credit industry and the drug trade (others use such incendiary terms as "rape"). One thing he neglects to mention, however, is pride. If house payments are ruining your life, selling that property may be the only solution. In most cases, however, it's hard not to feel for those individuals who didn't know what they were getting into before they signed their lives away. For some viewers, this will be a dispiriting documentary--three subjects recount the suicides of relatives who found their debt too much to bear--but in explaining exactly how lenders and creditors make money, Maxed Out can help others to avoid some of their most egregious practices. In other words, debt may be a downer, but knowledge is power. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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- You'll never want to use a credit card again!
I was shocked, appalled, but enlightened after seeing this video.
EVERY consumer who uses credit products should see this film. It's socially irresponsible not too!
We have been duped! We've been taken for a ride and are paying a high cost for it.
The credit cards are now cut up and they will never be used again!
You have to see this! That's all I can say. You will never view a piece of plastic the same way again!
Rating: - For such a time as this
At time when our country is in crises because of lenders making NINJA Loans (No Income.No Job.No Assets), there is not a better time for people to buy and watch Maxed Out.Maxed Out paints a sobering picture of credit practices that ruin people's lives.Although Maxed Out accurately explains that borrowers cannot depend on lenders to advise them in setting proper limits on borrowing, it does not place enough emphasis on the individual's responsibility for his own actions.William Shakespeare ... Read More
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- A bit one sided
Saw this movie last night. While it was enjoyable (I really like the documentary style of story telling), I did find the personal responsiblity side overlooked. Then at the very end, it read ...in association with ACORN, or something like that. This is the same group that pressured congress into the whole Freddy Mac/Fannie May fiasco that we're dealing with now. The same group who almost got BILLIONS of dollars in this crazy bailout that our grandchildren will still have to pay. Thanks to those in congress ... Read More
Rating: - It's MOURNING in America, the real Ground Zero, and the rich are getting richer at the same time
This is one great documentary about our great shame. The depression we feel now in 2008 has its roots in a lack of fundamental respect from those in leadership positions since 1981.
The spendaholics that were voted to Washington to run (or ruin) America are highlighted in this story that everyone who lives in America has witnessed personally, unless you are or have been a member of Congress. Ok, that is wrong. If you influence Congresspersons, you haven't felt the sting either.
When you watch ... Read More
Rating: - Eye Opening
In light of recent events, the ("loan") buyout of AIG and Fannie Mae, everyone should read this book!!It explains it all, and was written BEFORE it all happened.This guy is a genius and the book is pretty light hearted and funny considering the serious subject.
- You'll never want to use a credit card again!I was shocked, appalled, but enlightened after seeing this video.
EVERY consumer who uses credit products should see this film. It's socially irresponsible not too!
We have been duped! We've been taken for a ride and are paying a high cost for it.
The credit cards are now cut up and they will never be used again!
You have to see this! That's all I can say. You will never view a piece of plastic the same way again!
- For such a time as thisAt time when our country is in crises because of lenders making NINJA Loans (No Income.No Job.No Assets), there is not a better time for people to buy and watch Maxed Out.Maxed Out paints a sobering picture of credit practices that ruin people's lives.Although Maxed Out accurately explains that borrowers cannot depend on lenders to advise them in setting proper limits on borrowing, it does not place enough emphasis on the individual's responsibility for his own actions.William Shakespeare ... Read More
- A bit one sidedSaw this movie last night. While it was enjoyable (I really like the documentary style of story telling), I did find the personal responsiblity side overlooked. Then at the very end, it read ...in association with ACORN, or something like that. This is the same group that pressured congress into the whole Freddy Mac/Fannie May fiasco that we're dealing with now. The same group who almost got BILLIONS of dollars in this crazy bailout that our grandchildren will still have to pay. Thanks to those in congress ... Read More
- It's MOURNING in America, the real Ground Zero, and the rich are getting richer at the same timeThis is one great documentary about our great shame. The depression we feel now in 2008 has its roots in a lack of fundamental respect from those in leadership positions since 1981.
The spendaholics that were voted to Washington to run (or ruin) America are highlighted in this story that everyone who lives in America has witnessed personally, unless you are or have been a member of Congress. Ok, that is wrong. If you influence Congresspersons, you haven't felt the sting either.
When you watch ... Read More
- Eye OpeningIn light of recent events, the ("loan") buyout of AIG and Fannie Mae, everyone should read this book!!It explains it all, and was written BEFORE it all happened.This guy is a genius and the book is pretty light hearted and funny considering the serious subject.
