Over 25 years, Lauren Greenfield documents how American culture increasingly equates personal worth with material possessions and appearance.
“The American dream just keeps getting more expensive.”
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Over 25 years, Lauren Greenfield documents how American culture increasingly equates personal worth with material possessions and appearance.
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Synopsis
Lauren Greenfield's "Generation Wealth" features figures like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, illustrating the American obsession with wealth and status. The film presents a range of subjects, including child beauty pageant contestants and individuals burdened by debt. Over 25 years, it captures how societal values have shifted to prioritize material possessions over genuine connections. The documentary, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, raises concerns about the psychological effects of this fixation on identity and self-worth.
What Critics Say
The GuardianLauren Greenfield’s frustrating documentary about the super-wealthy makes grotesques of her interviewees and offers no real analysis.
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Why Watch
- See Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner's views on wealth.
- Find out why critics gave it a mixed reception.
- Meet Lauren Greenfield, a renowned photographer and director.
Did You Know
- Generation Wealth premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
- The film holds a 46% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 99 reviews.
- It was nominated for Best Documentary Screenplay by the Writers Guild of America.
- The film has a runtime of 110 minutes and was released in theaters on July 20, 2018.
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Who directed the documentary Generation Wealth?
Generation Wealth was directed by Lauren Greenfield.
What was the approval rating of Generation Wealth on Rotten Tomatoes?
Generation Wealth holds an approval rating of 46% based on 99 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
When was Generation Wealth released in theaters?
Generation Wealth was released in theaters on July 20, 2018.
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