We’re Not Broke

Year: 2012

Grade: C+

Country: USA

Director: Bruce/Hayes

Review

documentary that looks at corporate tax evaders and the deficit. it basically argues that we wouldn’t be so broke if we collected taxes from corporations more fairly. instead, google, apple, ge and many others have gamed the system to offshore their earnings and put in tax loopholes which allow them to pay little to no taxes; sometimes even negative taxes. it doesn’t get into the nitty gritty (which i wish it did), choosing instead to use more generalities and focus on the offshoring. it’s a corrupt and overly complex system that needs reforming. we basically all know this already so the documentary doesn’t really break new ground or anything.