We’re Not Broke
We’re Not Broke
| 19 January 2012 (USA)
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An exposé on how the government has allow U.S. corporations to avoid paying taxes and the growing wave of discontent that it has fostered.

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GamerTab

That was an excellent one.

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Dorathen

Better Late Then Never

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Glucedee

It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

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Lidia Draper

Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

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VortexV

Corporations hardly pay any taxes by abuse of international tax laws and there are groups that are protesting this. These are facts that are exceedingly well known, and most agree that we should do something about it.But what? How can we close these tax loopholes? What initiatives and bills are currently trying to fight this problem?That's what I wanted to know. But the documentary doesn't explain it in the slightest. In fact, it doesn't really explain anything. It just shows some experts explaining that it is indeed bad. And shows over 20 interviews with students who say they were inspired by something on Facebook and decided to protest against big corporations. While surely the tax code is to blame.I can honestly say I learned nothing from this documentary.

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gavin6942

An exposé on how the government has allowed American corporations to avoid paying taxes and the growing wave of discontent that it has fostered.Another reviewer said this film is too one-sided, and I am afraid I have to agree with them. While I am on the same side of the political fence as the people who made this, I am unclear if the truth was told... and to me, a documentary should tell the truth. We do not need rhetoric, like corporations paying their "fair share". Is there a good reason they pay 0%? This did teach me some interesting things, though, such as about Ugland House. I have heard of the Cayman Islands and about how it is a tax shelter. I was not aware that so many of these businesses utilized the very same location. That just makes it seem even more of a scam.

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heyka44

This documentary, while making a good point about economic disparities, was ridiculous. Incredible experts were brought in who made valid points about things such as transfer pricing (which is perfectly legal), but these experts were largely swept under the rug by the directors of the film.The important thing to note about the issue of the "1%" and similar groups is not that we can whine about economic disparities. The movements that did all the complaining have nearly disappeared only a short time out from when they began.The important thing to realize is that these corporations are working within their legal rights to be as profitable as possible. Corporations seek profit. It's inherent in their nature. We can't blame them for that. The problem lies in the laws that allow them to do so, and the documentary did not point that out enough.The solution is to change the laws, not glorify those who are complaining to corporations who work within their legal bounds to achieve their goal of profit production. All this documentary seemed to do was glorify those who are good at complaining, but to the wrong people.

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crgibs

I saw this for the first time at a Sundance screening, and was amazed at how expertly Karin Hayes and Victoria Bruce presented this film's message. We're Not Broke shows how we actually have more money in our pockets than billion-dollar corporations like Wells Fargo, Verizon, ExxonMobil, Chevron and Bank of America all paid in taxes last year, combined. The film delves into how the government has helped oversee the writing of our tax code by corporate lobbyists and campaign contributions to chairmen and ranking members of certain Congressional committees. In between commentary by experts on offshore tax shelters and high finance, Hayes and Bruce weave in the story of a group of activists who created a movement called US Uncut, meant to expose the system and fight it through nonviolent, creative direct action in the streets and in front of these corporations' bank branches and office buildings. We then watch as US Uncut activists become heavily involved in the Occupy Wall Street movement and influence the national conversation in taxes and budget. The best part? Unlike other documentaries like "The Corporation," you leave the film feeling hopeful and energized, rather than depressed and defeated. Audience members at the screening I attended said they immediately felt angry and inspired, and were ready to take action. If anyone is curious about why people are occupying, or how prevalent corporate greed is in government and society, this is a must-see film.

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