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Michael Douglas in Wall Street
I realized that a lot of films made about business and Wall Street in the 80s are relevant to the economic situation that we are in today. I revisited several of the classics: Wall Street, Boiler Room, Glengarry Glenross, Network and How to get ahead in Advertising. I also browsed snippets from recent documentaries: The Ascent of Money, the Greed Game and The Corporation. The process of writing a blog was completely derailed by video clips and, subsequently, Windows movie maker.
Money, greed, power and the exploitation of the masses has been an ongoing theme throughout history. It is a human trait. Often people who obtain a significant degree of wealth feel entitled to the privileges afforded their status.
It is not a uniquely American problem, though Americans tend to laud and flaunt wealth in a manner that induces the pursuit of money over morals. Vanity, greed, avarice and superficiality created an environment ripe for corruption and fraud.
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