The American Ruling Class (2005) on Netflix
Two Yale graduates from opposite economic beginnings weigh what to do with their lives. Jack Bellamy's family is rich, Mike Vanzetti's is not, and a magazine editor asks them who rules America.
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Plot summary
A magazine editor asks whether America has a ruling class, a circle of wealthy families that control banks, businesses and government. He builds a fictional story around two Yale graduates from opposite economic beginnings. Jack Bellamy comes from a rich family and is unsure what to do with his life. Mike Vanzetti, his best friend, grew up middle class and wants to work for change from outside the system. The editor travels with them to hear former cabinet secretaries, a newspaper publisher and other leaders describe how power is held.
Cast
- Lewis Laphamas Self - Introduced by
- Caton Burwellas Jack Bellamy
- Paul Cantagalloas Mike Vanzetti
- Jessica Silver-Greenbergas Taylor Meade
- Hollis Witherspoonas Emily Gann
- Keith Wittyas Garden Party Jazz Band
- Sam Hoytas Garden Party Jazz Band
- Catherine Mathisas Self
- Caroline Camougisas Self
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about The American Ruling Class (2005)
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- Kurt Vonnegut and Robert Altman both died before the final cut of The American Ruling Class was aired on the Sundance Channel.
- The producers of The American Ruling Class consider it the first "dramatic-documentary-musical," a genre label they claimed for the film.
