# Requiem for the American Dream (2015)

> Noam Chomsky delivers a forceful diagnosis of how concentrated wealth and power have pushed American democracy and the middle class toward crisis.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/212158

## Facts

- Runtime: 73 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Kelly Nyks, Jared P. Scott, Peter D. Hutchison
- Cast: Noam Chomsky
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3270538/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: biting, blunt, thoughtful, political discussion, classroom viewing

## Synopsis

A profound exploration of wealth and power dynamics in modern society, told through the lens of one of the greatest intellectuals of our time.

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