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Maxed Out

Maxed Out

20066.81h 30m

Overview

Maxed Out takes us on a journey deep inside the American debt-style, where everything seems okay as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time. Sure, most of us may have that sinking feeling that something isn't quite right, but we're told not to worry. After all, there's always more credit!

Directed by James D. Scurlock
Written by James D. Scurlock
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Top Cast

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Beth Naef

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Mike Hudson

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Louis C.K.

Louis C.K.

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Richard Shelby

Richard Shelby

Self (archive footage)

Chris Dodd

Chris Dodd

Self (archive footage)

Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Self (archive footage)

Themes & Keywords

bankingcredit carddebteconomicscorporationpoor

About Maxed Out

Maxed Out is a documentary film released in 2006 exploring themes of banking, credit card, debt, economics, corporation, poor. Directed by James D. Scurlock, it stars Beth Naef, Mike Hudson, Louis C.K.. Maxed Out takes us on a journey deep inside the American debt-style, where everything seems okay as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time. Sure, most of us may have that sinking feeling that something isn't quite right, but we're told not to worry. After all, there's always more credit!

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