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The Four Horsemen
Four high school football stars enlist in the Marines and head off to fight in the war in Iraq. When one of them is killed and another wounded, they return home only to find is extremely difficult to pick up the threads of their old lives. The memories of events in Iraq combined with the lack of public support pushes many of these men to the breaking point.
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Plot Summary
This documentary investigates the global financial system and argues that it is a mechanism for war and control. It explores how financial institutions and corporations wield immense power, influencing governments and perpetuating conflict for profit. The film presents a stark view of economic inequality and the devastating human cost of modern warfare and financial exploitation.
Critical Reception
The Four Horsemen received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its ambitious scope and provocative subject matter. While some lauded its investigative approach and critique of global capitalism, others found its arguments to be one-sided or overly simplistic, and its documentary style to be occasionally dry.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its bold examination of the global financial system.
Criticized by some for presenting a highly critical and potentially unbalanced perspective on capitalism and war.
Commended for bringing attention to the human impact of economic policies.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film eye-opening and thought-provoking, appreciating its challenge to conventional economic narratives. Some viewers noted that it raised important questions about corporate power and the nature of conflict, though a segment felt it could have explored potential solutions more deeply.
Fun Fact
Director Ross Ashcroft spent five years researching and filming 'The Four Horsemen', traveling to numerous countries to interview a wide range of individuals, from economists and politicians to soldiers and impoverished civilians.
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