John D. Rockefeller and his only son, John Rockefeller Jr., New York, 1910
PART ONE: THE MILLIONAIRES' PARADISE
Today, American capitalism is unfettered and the wealthiest, who legally pay less tax than their secretaries, control democracy.
120 years ago, America was already a millionaire's paradise. Thanks to a lack of regulation, Rockefeller, the richest man in the world, Carnegie, the steel tycoon, and JP Morgan, the banker, presided over a ruthless and violent system. It was then that a progressive movement set out to loosen the stranglehold of the rich on America. But after a bitter struggle, the millionaires remained masters of their paradise.
TEAM
written by Cédric Tourbe and Romain Huret
directed by Cédric Tourbe
edited by Mathieu Blanc
music: Pierre Deschamps
written by Cédric Tourbe and Romain Huret
directed by Cédric Tourbe
edited by Mathieu Blanc
music: Pierre Deschamps
narration by estelle galarme & cédric tourbe
documentalist: Fabrice Héron
produced by Alexandre Hallier, Jérémy Pouilloux and Alice Baldo
(générale de production / french kiss)
with the support of CNC, procirep-angoa and the occitanie region
broadcast by ARTE France
international distribution ARTE Distribution
produced by Alexandre Hallier, Jérémy Pouilloux and Alice Baldo
(générale de production / french kiss)
with the support of CNC, procirep-angoa and the occitanie region
broadcast by ARTE France
international distribution ARTE Distribution
Thomas A. Edison, Henry Ford and Harvey S. Firestone at the dinner tendered to the Pioneers of American Industry at the Hotel Astor, circa 1920
