The Con (2020)
Overview
A thorough exploration of the 2008 financial crisis unfolds over nine years, scrutinizing the key players behind the disaster and the motivations that led to it. The Con reveals how the nation shifted from a government designed to serve its citizens to one increasingly dominated by corporate interests. Through compelling narratives and insightful analysis, the series unpacks the intricate web of decisions and policies that facilitated this transformation, raising critical questions about accountability and the future of democracy.
Episodes
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1
Who Killed Addie Polk?
Patrick Lovell goes to Akron, Ohio, hometown of Addie Polk, a 91-year-old widow victimized by predatory lending. As deputies arrive, Addie would shoot...
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2
Fund 'Em!
Addie Polk discovers that her mortgage papers have been falsified, exposing a growing trend of scams that are being replicated across the country. Th...
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3
Weapons of Mass Corruption
Amidst a flood of fraudulent mortgages infiltrating Wall Street, toxic assets spread across the economy via derivatives. Rita Lewis advocates for pen...
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4
When No One's Enforcing the Law...
Pastor Harrison reflects on the lessons from Addie's narrative. The Pecora Hearings usher in significant reforms and half a century of economic prosp...
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5
...The Criminals Take Over
In a swift response, the Federal government prioritizes rescuing Wall Street, neglecting the plight of millions of struggling Americans. The entrenche...
