Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker faces a political crisis as the Koch brothers' influence grows in American politics after the Citizens United decision.
“A hundred billion ways to stick it to you.”
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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker faces a political crisis as the Koch brothers' influence grows in American politics after the Citizens United decision.
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Synopsis
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker stands at the center of a political storm in Citizen Koch. The film details the influence of the Koch brothers on American politics following the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. It traces the rise of the Tea Party movement and Walker's efforts to weaken organized labor, actions that reflect broader strategies to eliminate liberal opposition. Funded through a Kickstarter campaign after public television withdrew support, the documentary premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- See the Koch brothers' impact on American politics.
- Find out how Citizens United changed campaign financing.
- Meet Scott Walker and his connection to the Koch brothers.
Did You Know
- Citizen Koch was completed using funds from a Kickstarter campaign.
- The film premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
- ITVS initially pulled funding due to concerns over the film's title referencing David Koch.
- The Koch brothers' influence is linked to the rise of the Tea Party movement after 2008.
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What Supreme Court decision allowed corporations to spend unlimited money on elections?
The Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC granted corporations the ability to anonymously spend unlimited money to influence public policy and elections.
Who are the main subjects of the documentary Citizen Koch?
The main subjects of Citizen Koch are the Koch brothers, particularly their political and financial support for Wisconsin governor Scott Walker.
How was Citizen Koch funded after losing initial support from ITVS?
Citizen Koch was completed using funds from a successful Kickstarter campaign after ITVS pulled its initial funding.
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