Do Something with your Life
Do Something with your Life

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Do Something with your Life

2012
Movie
88 min
English

Mike is in the middle of a quarter life crisis when Lindsay, the girlfriend that never was from high school, and Kara, a new love interest, both (re)appear in his life.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Patrick ScottGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis by interviewing key figures who were instrumental in navigating the economic turmoil. It delves into their decisions, the pressures they faced, and the long-term implications of their actions on the global economy. The film provides a critical look at the policies implemented and the individuals responsible for shaping the financial landscape.

Critical Reception

The documentary received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its timely subject matter and the access it achieved to high-profile figures. However, some reviews pointed to a lack of deeper analytical insight or a tendency to be overly sympathetic to its subjects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its insightful interviews with financial leaders.

  • Criticized by some for not offering a more critical or diverse perspective.

  • Considered a valuable, albeit somewhat conventional, look at a critical period in economic history.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not widely available or have not been aggregated comprehensively.

Fun Fact

The film features interviews with former Federal Reserve Chairmen Ben Bernanke and Paul Volcker, as well as former Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, offering direct accounts from those at the center of the economic crisis.

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