The Ascent of Money (2009)

Name: The Ascent of Money
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2009-01-01

Running Time

January 1, 2009
Release Date

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Plot.

British historian and author Niall Ferguson explains how big money works today as well as the causes of and solutions to economic catastrophes in this extended version The Ascent of Money documentary. Through interviews with top experts, such as former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker and American currency speculator George Soros, the intricate world of finance, including global commerce, banking and lending, is examined thoroughly.

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This Movie Is About.

banking ·

economics ·

financial crisis ·

money ·

global economy ·

debt ·

stock market ·

federal reserve ·

capitalism ·

corporation

Cast & Crew.

Niall Ferguson

Narrator

Adrian Pennink

Director

Gareth Armstrong

Shylock

Richard Lintern

Bassanio

Details.

Release Date
January 1, 2009

Status
Released

Running Time
2h

Genres
Documentary History

Wiki.

The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World is a 2008 British documentary based on Niall Ferguson's best seller book and presented by the author himself, and is the winner of the 2009 Emmy International Award for Best Documentary.