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I.O.U.S.A.

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Contributor David Walker (Peter G. Peterson Foundation), Bob Bixby (Concord Coalition), Patrick Creadon
Language English
Number Of Discs 1
Runtime 1 hour and 20 minutes
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The United States faces an enemy of epic proportions. It's not something you can see on CNN or YouTube. It's not as overtly in your face as wars, natural disasters or terrorism. But this invisible, insidious monster is rapidly growing into a behemoth, threatening to spark an unthinkable catastrophe that will impact the future of the nation and the lives of every single American, no matter who you are.This monster is the national debt - now at a gargantuan $9.5 trillion and counting - and it's the subject of a powerful and entertaining new movie, I.O.U.S.A., that hits theaters right on the brink of one of the most exciting Presidential elections in decades. According to polls, no subject occupies the public's mind right now more than the state of the U.S. economy. But can a movie turn the ins and outs of debt and deficits into something dynamic, fun and even inspirational?I.O.U.S.A. does so by providing a humorous, provocative and ultimately inspirational look - one that is also consummately non-partisan -- at a passionate two-man crusade to halt our impending financial meltdown. This is the story of former U.S. Comptroller General Dave Walker (a/k/a the nation's top accountant), and Concord Coalition executive director Bob Bixby, who travel like town criers across America on what they call a "Fiscal Wake Up Tour." Town by town, they've been arming citizens with information about how we got into a sticky financial mess, why we must act right now to stop it, and what we can each do to begin to free the nation from the stranglehold of this colossal debt.

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"I.O.U.S.A accomplishes an amazing thing. It explains the national debt." --Roger Ebert, The Chicago Sun Times

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Patrick Creadon
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Multiple Formats
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 20 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ April 7, 2009
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ David Walker (Peter G. Peterson Foundation), Bob Bixby (Concord Coalition)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ PBS (DIRECT)
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001P9G3HE
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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Customers find the documentary well-made and informative, with one review noting how it explains complex financial concepts in simple illustrated terms. They appreciate the movie's quality, with one customer describing it as a must-read for every American.

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Customers find the documentary informative and well-researched, with one customer noting how it makes sense of the financial system.

"Every person in the U.S.A. should read this book. It is insightful and very relevant to the U.S. economy and our government today...." Read more

"This is an excellent movie that explains the fiscal crisis our country is facing in laymens terms...." Read more

"Informative video which is a little old, but nonetheless still relevant as it applies to every US citizen, even if numbers have changed...." Read more

"It's a fairly good documentary if you like history watch it, I thought it was a movie at first because Bogart was in it, but surprise he was there..." Read more

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"Excellent, informative, scary, relatively easy to follow. Why do our politicians continue to deny the reality of this?..." Read more

"Very well done - topics examined as sections of a penny, with each section representing an aspect of our economic situation." Read more

"The subject matter of this film is incredibly important and the film is very well done." Read more

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Customers find the TV series easy to use, with one mentioning it explains concepts in simple illustrated terms.

"...Kudos to the director, it is a very easy-to-watch video, even for people like myself who know very little about the workings of our U.S. Government..." Read more

"This DVD is for the average person. It explains in simple illustrated terms, the how and why's of the government deficit...." Read more

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"Excellent, informative, scary, relatively easy to follow. Why do our politicians continue to deny the reality of this?..." Read more

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Customers find the movie excellent, with one customer noting it's a must-read for every American.

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  • William E Donoghue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, simple and to the point explanation of the credit crisis
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2009
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    I. O. U. S. A. is a wake up call from some of the government experts and policy consultants (not lobbyists) who have been warning the President for years about this coming crisis. Philanthropist Peter G. Peterson put $1 billion of his own money in this organization and hired America's Watchdog, GAO Comptroller General David Walker to head up the effort.
    This movie is a "must watch." CNN ran a shorter version on a recent Sunday with several of the stars live.
    This is real, it is disturbing and it is timeless. The government was already in serious debt BEFORE the credit crisis hit the fan. We won't get out of this easily nor will most investment advisors even address it.
    I will bet your advisor sat you down to discuss your "risk tolerance" years ago and you agreed that you could stand a 10% short-term decline but that 20% would be troubling. In the past seven months the stock market fell 45% and no one called you and the market is about to fall further and you probably have not reallocated your portfolio to gold, silver and inverse or bear market funds. The losses are so bad your advisor doesn't want to discuss such a painful outcome with you.
    Watch this film and you will understand that it is unlikely that you will see much of the money you had one or two years ago ever in your lifetime.
    It's troubling for the government but it is tragic for you.
    Bill Donoghue, Chairman, W. E. Donoghue & Co., Inc. Norwood Massachusetts
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  • D. Wright
    5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, Compelling, and Important
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2009
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    It's almost impossible to get people concerned about something as important yet obtuse as the national debt. This excellent documentary goes a long way toward accomplishing that.

    Through a combination of interviews, "Jaywalking"-style public quiz sessions, animated graphics, and archival footage, I.O.U.S.A. does a good job of keeping the viewer's attention as it slowly reveals the shocking state of our nation's financial situation.

    The documentary bills itself as nonpartisan -- a label I agree with. Though the subject matter may be stereotypically "conservative", interviewees include both Republican and Democratic politicians, and the film pulls no punches in highlighting George W. Bush's runaway spending practices. To skip this film in the belief that it is a piece of partisan propaganda would be a mistake. Everyone needs to see this.

    Other thoughts:

    As a follower of Congressman Ron Paul and his Campaign for Liberty, I was glad to see him included in the film, appropriately in an interview on monetary policy. Having lived abroad in China, it was also good to see China highlighted for the fiscal thriftiness of its people -- and the worrying amount of U.S. debt their government has acquired. I can honestly say that the film did both subjects justice.
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  • C. Olson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent--Must Read for Every American
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2010
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    Every person in the U.S.A. should read this book. It is insightful and very relevant to the U.S. economy and our government today. If you weren't concerned about the future of our economy, you would be, after reading this book by David Walker. Mr. Walker summarizes the problems and presents solutions that appear to be politically viable. (Now, if only our politicians would take note!)

    Mr. Walker presents facts that are accurate, timely, and "to the point". He brings to this book, his experience working in government and outside of government. He does not blame any one individual for the economic problems, but focuses on what the problems are and how to resolve them, while still keeping the book an "easy read".

    I would highly recommend this book.
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  • J. Slott
    2.0 out of 5 stars Tough Choices?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2010
    'Tough Choices' seems to be the basic mantra constantly resounding throughout this film, as well as the urging for the American people to 'bite the bullet' and 'learning to do without' and 'holding our representatives accountable', etc., etc. Gee, and to bring world-wide peace to the world, all we have to do is love one another.
    Duh...
    For me, the only truly informative result I got from this movie was the animated charts and such which helped sum up the basic gist of it all. I, too could have done without the "roadshow" subplot, as one critic aptly put it.
    At times, the makers of this film seem to be trying too hard to appear 'objective'. I would have liked a bit more of a hard-hitting evaluation of the specific policies responsible for the economic debacle we find ourselves in today. I would also have liked a bit more depth put into conveying the whys and wherefores of these policies.
    Above all, I would have liked a bit more of a specific idea of what needs to be done; should we totally get rid of social security, or drastically reduce its outlays when the baby boomers come to collect? Should we ask the baby-boomers to commit suicide before they reach 65 so as not to unload such a burden on those who will have to pay for their upkeep. Should we forget about overhauling the highways, mass trans, and other infrastructure applications?
    And why is most of this belt-tightening to be borne by the average Joe Shmoe? What about the military? What about the space program? What about all those subsidies that the oil, auto and factory farm conglomerates rake in by all of us suckers?
    The makers of this movie sound the economic alarm relentlessly. Yes, something needs to be done but their badgering, after a while, start to sound a bit too insensitive, too dismissive of the actual consequences that will surely come about when we, the people, have to do "what's necessary."
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