Requiem for an American Dream – Power & Influence Documentary

Get ready to have your worldview rocked with *Requiem for the American Dream* (2015), a riveting documentary that’s like a masterclass in what’s gone wrong with America’s promise of opportunity. Directed by Peter D. Hutchison, Kelly Nyks, and Jared P. Scott, this 75-minute film features Noam Chomsky—arguably the sharpest mind of our time—laying bare the deliberate concentration of wealth and power that’s gutted the middle class and democracy itself. If you’re curious about why the American Dream feels out of reach, this is your wake-up call!

Through interviews filmed over four years, Chomsky breaks down his “10 Principles of Concentration of Wealth and Power,” revealing how policies since the 1970s have favored the ultra-rich at the expense of everyone else. Think skyrocketing tuition, vanishing unions, and tax breaks for corporations while workers struggle. With razor-sharp clarity, he connects the dots from historical moments like the Gilded Age to today’s corporate-driven politics, showing how elites manipulate everything from elections to public opinion. Stunning archival footage and slick graphics bring his words to life, making complex ideas gripping and accessible.

Chomsky’s calm, incisive delivery doesn’t just inform—it challenges you to rethink the system. From deregulation to offshoring jobs, he exposes how the game is rigged, yet he leaves a spark of hope, reminding us that power lies with the people if we organize. Praised as a “must-see” for its timely take on inequality, this film is perfect for anyone ready to understand why the system feels broken and what we can do about it. Stream it on Netflix or Prime, and prepare to be enlightened, outraged, and inspired to act!