The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes

The truth is, we've been sold a lie.

6.4107 min
Documentary

Overview

An uproarious critique of the world financial crisis. Building on actor, comedian, and provocateur Russell Brand’s emergence as an activist following his 2014 book Revolution, where he railed against “corporate tyranny, ecological irresponsibility, and economic inequality".

Movie Info

Release Date: 4/24/2015

Runtime: 107 min

Director: Michael Winterbottom

Writers: Russell Brand, Michael Winterbottom

Top Cast

Russell Brand

Russell Brand

Self

Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot

Self (archive footage)

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

David Cameron

David Cameron

Self (archive footage)

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Self (archive footage)

Bill de Blasio

Bill de Blasio

Self (archive footage)

Bernie Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone

Self (archive footage)

Alan Greenspan

Alan Greenspan

Self (archive footage)

Michael Heseltine

Michael Heseltine

Self (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage)

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