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The Flaw

"What happens when the rich get richer?"

January 21, 2011 1h 18m 6.8/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 2011. The Flaw is a documentary film. directed by David Sington. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Robert Shiller, Robert Frank, and Joseph Stiglitz

Synopsis

The story of the credit bubble that caused the financial crash. Through interviews with some of the world's leading economists, including housing expert Robert Shiller, Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, and economic historian Louis Hyman, as well as Wall Street insiders and victims of the crash including Ed Andrews - a former economics correspondent for The New York Times who found himself facing foreclosure - and Andrew Luan, once a bond trader at Deutsche Bank now running his own Wall Street tour guide business, the film presents an original and compelling account of the toxic combination of forces that nearly destroyed the world economy.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 21, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 18m 78 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (12 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Flaw about?

The story of the credit bubble that caused the financial crash. Through interviews with some of the world's leading economists, including housing expert Robert Shiller, Nobel laureate Joseph Stigl...

Who directed The Flaw?

The Flaw was directed by David Sington.

How long is The Flaw?

The Flaw has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).

When was The Flaw released?

The Flaw was released on January 21, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Flaw?

The main cast of The Flaw includes Robert Shiller, Robert Frank, Joseph Stiglitz, Dan Ariely.