James Scurlock interviews creditors and debtors in the credit card industry, revealing how banks target those most likely to face payment difficulties.
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James Scurlock interviews creditors and debtors in the credit card industry, revealing how banks target those most likely to face payment difficulties.
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James Scurlock interviews creditors and debtors in the credit card industry. The film, Maxed Out, reveals how banks target individuals likely to struggle with payments. It premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2006, winning the Special Jury Prize. The documentary was released in theaters in March 2007 and later on DVD in June 2007. Americans for Fairness in Lending has organized screenings across the country to raise awareness of lending practices and their effects on society.
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- See interviews with creditors and debtors revealing harsh truths.
- Find out how banks target vulnerable populations.
- Meet James Scurlock, the director raising awareness on credit issues.
Did You Know
- Maxed Out premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2006.
- The film won the Special Jury Prize at the festival.
- The DVD was released nationally on June 7, 2007.
- The book version was published in hardcover in March 2007.
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Who directed the documentary Maxed Out?
Maxed Out was written and directed by James Scurlock.
When was the DVD of Maxed Out released?
The DVD of Maxed Out was released nationally on June 7, 2007.
What is the main focus of the documentary Maxed Out?
Maxed Out chronicles abusive practices in the credit card industry and how creditors market to individuals likely to have payment problems.
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