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    The Top 5 Economic Documentaries

    The definitive financial and economic crisis documentarys.

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    25 Million Pounds

    YouTube / Via youtube.com

    Interview with rogue trader Nick Leeson.

    Inside Job

    Ekonomist Blog / Via ekonomist.co

    Takes a closer look at what brought about the financial meltdown.

    The Ascent of Money

    Get Rich Slowly / Via getrichslowly.org

    Niall Ferguson takes us on a historical adventure through the ascent of money, applying fact and opinion throughout.

    Life and Debt

    ITVS / Via itvs.org

    How indebtedness makes bad situations worse for the small countries.

    The American Dream

    Pinterest / Via pinterest.com

    The American Dream is a 30 minute animated film that shows you how you've been scammed by the most basic elements of the government system.

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