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202698 minPG-13documentary

Vanishing Middle Class - Americonned

202698 minPG-13documentary

Youngstown, Ohio, serves as a focal point for examining the systemic factors contributing to the decline of the middle class in America, including stagnant wages and corporate influence.

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Vanishing Middle Class - Americonned

2026• 98 minPG-13

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Youngstown, Ohio, serves as a focal point for examining the systemic factors contributing to the decline of the middle class in America, including stagnant wages and corporate influence.

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Youngstown, Ohio, a city once thriving on industry, now grapples with the consequences of deindustrialization and economic decline. "Vanishing Middle Class - AMERICONNED" examines the lives of residents facing unemployment, addiction, and social fragmentation while striving for stability and community. The film highlights the impact of corporate power, stagnant wages, and a political system influenced by wealth, raising critical questions about the future of labor, social cohesion, and the middle class in the United States. Directed by Phillip Wood, it features voices from the local community, including Tony Powell and Bam Bam.

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