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The Flaw

201178 minNot Rateddocumentary

6.7/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

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Ed Andrews, a former economics correspondent for The New York Times, shares insights on the 2008 financial crash through interviews with economists like Robert Shiller and Joseph Stiglitz.

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Ed Andrews, a former economics correspondent for The New York Times, shares insights on the 2008 financial crash through interviews with economists like Robert Shiller and Joseph Stiglitz.

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Ed Andrews, a former economics correspondent for The New York Times, recounts his experience with foreclosure during the financial crash of 2008. The Flaw features interviews with prominent economists, including Robert Shiller and Joseph Stiglitz, who discuss the credit bubble and its role in the crisis. Economic historian Louis Hyman provides historical context on financial turmoil. Personal stories from Wall Street insiders, like Andrew Luan, illustrate the factors that contributed to the collapse of the global economy.

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Meet leading economists like Robert Shiller and Joseph Stiglitz.
Find out how personal stories reveal the crash's impact.
See the historical context of financial crises explained by Louis Hyman.

Did You Know

Robert Shiller specializes in housing markets and appears in the film.
Joseph Stiglitz is a Nobel laureate featured in the documentary.
Ed Andrews faced foreclosure and was a former economics correspondent for The New York Times.
Andrew Luan, a former bond trader, now runs a Wall Street tour guide business.

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Financial crisis analysisWall Street insidersEconomics students

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Who directed the documentary The Flaw?

David Sington directed the documentary The Flaw.

What year was The Flaw released?

The Flaw was released in 2011.

Which notable economists are featured in The Flaw?

The documentary features economists Robert Shiller and Joseph Stiglitz.

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Sundance Film Festival

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