WORLD PREMIERE A renowned and successful record company CEO, known for his brilliance—and his combativeness, Harvey Schein lived a rags-to-riches story that embodied the American Dream. But over time he also became obsessed with how to pass on his wealth to his heirs while avoiding taxes. Director Justin Schein turns the camera on his father as a case study in America’s long and problematic history of tax benefits for the wealthy. This timely film deftly interweaves complex family dynamics with American economic policy, illustrating how the rich stay rich and what it costs our country to keep them that way. – Karen McMullen
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director and producer Justin Schein, co-director and producer Robert Edwards, editors Purcell Carson and Brian Redondo, and special guests.
The second screening will be followed by a Q&A with director and producer Justin Schein, co-director and producer Robert Edwards, editor Brian Redondo, and special guests.
This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika
Closed Captioning for online screenings
All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.
U.S. Competition Section is co-presented by
Community Partner: Documentary Producers Alliance
