Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders

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Actors: John Brown , Louis C.K. , Elizabeth Warren , Dave Ramsey , Mark Mumma , Robin Leach , Bud Hibbs , Mike Hudson , Brandie Broersma , Chris Barrett , Luke McCabe , Janne O'Donnell , Catherine Brown , Will Broersma , Beth Naef

Director: James D. Scurlock

IMDB Rate: 7.4 out of 10 (1300 votes)

Plot Summary:When Hurricane Katrina ravaged Americas Gulf Coast, it laid bare an uncomfortable reality-America is not only far from the worlds wealthiest nation it is crumbling beneath a staggering burden of individual and government debt. Maxed Out takes us on a journey deep inside the American debt-style, where everything seems okay as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time. Sure, most of us may have that sinking feeling that something isnt quite right, but were told not to worry. After all, theres always more credit! Maxed Out shows how the modern financial industry really works, explains the true definition of preferred customer and tells us why the poor are getting poorer and the rich getting richer. By turns hilarious and profoundly disturbing, Maxed Out paints a picture of a national nightmare which is all too real for most of us.