American Ruling Class, The

A FILM BY John Kirby

That unusual animal, the politocal documentary with high-wattage star power.
-John Anderson, VARIETY
A satirical, quasi-journalistic expose on American oligarchy.
-Darrell Hartman, YALE ALUMNI REVIEW

Synopsis

Is there an American ruling class, and if so, how do you join? Two hapless Yale grads embark on a star-studded journey of meetings with America’s establishment to unearth some uncomfortable answers and find out the truth about what the future really holds for them. Judge for yourself.

Original Languages: English
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 100 min.
Year: 2005

CREDITS

DIRECTED BY
John Kirby

PHOTOS

James Baker III
Barbara Ehrenreich
with Vonnegut
Michael Medavoy