Inside Job (2010 Full Documentary Movie)
What it is
The full 2010 documentary Inside Job, directed by Charles Ferguson, examines the causes of the 2008 global financial crisis. It traces the story through interviews with key financial and political players across several countries.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN points to it as an informative account of how the 2008 crisis developed and spread, and of conflicts of interest among economists and bankers.
- 2 people recommended it
- 2 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2021, last 2025
What HN commenters said
“The 2010 movie "Inside Job"[1] about financial crisis in US presents real-life examples”
Presents real-life examples of how the 2008 crisis spread.
hericium, 2021-12 · Recommendation · in “Evergrande has defaulted on its debt, Fitch Ratings says”
“Interesting and informative about the catalysts for the crisis.”
Interesting, informative documentary on the catalysts of the 2008 crisis.
PKop, 2022-09 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: What are some of the best documentaries you've seen?”
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Topics: financial crisis, banking, regulation, economics, wall street
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