Requiem for the American Dream

This documentary examines the systemic causes of extreme wealth inequality through a series of interviews conducted over four years. Noam Chomsky analyzes several decades of political and economic strategies used to benefit the wealthy while harming the general population. He discusses the concentration of power and the resulting decline of the middle class and democratic stability, while also reflecting on his personal history as a political activist and intellectual.

The film was directed by Peter D. Hutchison, Jared P. Scott, and Kelly Nyks, who also served as producers and writers. It features Noam Chomsky appearing as himself. Produced in the United States by Naked City Films and PF Pictures, the project has a runtime of 73 minutes.

Audience reception has been positive, with the film holding an 8/10 rating on IMDb based on 10,000 votes and a 7.7/10 rating on TMDB from 207 votes. These figures align closely with the rating from film critics, which stands at 7.7/10 based on 25 reviews.