Synopsis
In September 2011, the Occupy Wall Street Movement propelled issues of economic inequality into the spotlight. 99% - The Occupy Wall Street Collaborative Film goes behind the scenes of the movement, revealing what happened, and why. Personal stories imbue analysis of big picture issues with the real-world struggles of those compelled to take action, speak up, march, and risk arrest. Supporters, participants, experts and critics shed light on why and how this movement took off with such explosive force, and ask what the next phase might encompass.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 6th, 2013 (Limited) by Participant Media |
| Video Release: | September 18th, 2013 |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language. (Rating bulletin 2281, 7/17/2013) |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Requiem for the American Dream Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Political, Agitprop, Civil Disobedience, White Collar Crime, Wall Street |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Field Pictures, Gigantic Pictures, Verisimilitude |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |