The American Ruling Class

Mar 1 2007 Unrated 1h 28m
Comedy, Music

This inventive, mildly fictionalized documentary follows noted editor Lewis Lapham as he introduces two Ivy League graduates to America's elite in an effort to examine the role of class and moneyed privilege in American democracy. With stops at the Pentagon, posh Manhattan parties and more, Lapham encounters luminaries -- including James Baker III and Walter Cronkite -- who each share their perspectives on America's ruling class.

Plot

In this first of its kind "dramatic-documentary-musical", Lewis Lapham takes two young Ivy-League graduates on a tour of the corridors of power. The novice careerists must decide: should they seek to rule the world, or to save it?

Written by

Lewis Lapham, John Kirby, Libby Handros

Directed by

John Kirby

Cast

Lewis Lapham, Caton Burwell, Paul Cantagallo

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
354
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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