Russell Brand confronts Lord Rothermere about his "non-dom" tax status while critiquing wealth inequality and the economic divide in London and New York.
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Russell Brand confronts Lord Rothermere about his "non-dom" tax status while critiquing wealth inequality and the economic divide in London and New York.
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Russell Brand confronts Lord Rothermere at his London mansion, questioning the billionaire's "non-dom" tax status. The encounter is one of many in *The Emperor's New Clothes*, a 2015 documentary directed by Michael Winterbottom. The film features archival footage from the 2008 financial crisis and critiques the growing economic divide. Brand's comedic commentary punctuates scenes filmed in financial districts of London and New York, as he addresses the stark realities of wealth inequality and the lack of change since the Great Recession.
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- See Russell Brand confront Lord Rothermere in London.
- Find out about the 'non-dom' tax status controversy.
- Watch archival footage from the 2008 financial crisis.
Did You Know
- The film debuted in London on April 21, 2015.
- It has a 60% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 40 reviews.
- The film has a weighted average score of 53 out of 100 on Metacritic.
- The documentary features footage from the 2008 financial crisis.
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Who directed The Emperor's New Clothes?
The Emperor's New Clothes was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
What is the approval rating of The Emperor's New Clothes on Rotten Tomatoes?
The film has a 60% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 40 reviews.
When did The Emperor's New Clothes debut in London?
The film debuted in London on 21 April 2015.
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