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Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged (2011): Cast & Plot

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Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged is a 2011 documentary directed by Chris Mortensen, starring Christopher Cerf as Interviewee, Andrew Bernstein and Harry Binswanger. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Chris Mortensen
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged About?

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A feature‑length documentary that probes the renewed fascination with Ayn Rand’s epic, controversial 1957 novel. It investigates how the book’s stark predictions about America resonate today, offering analysis of its cultural legacy and the ongoing debate over its relevance.

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Cast & crew

Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged Cast & Characters

Christopher Cerf leads the cast as Interviewee, with Andrew Bernstein as Interviewee and Harry Binswanger as Interviewee. Directed by Chris Mortensen; 17 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged Plot Summary

What happens in Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

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Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged is a feature-length documentary that dives into the renewed interest surrounding Ayn Rand’s epic and controversial 1957 novel and asks whether its stark forecast for America still holds true today. The film places viewers in Rand’s own frame of reference, describing the world she called the day after tomorrow—a nation strained to its breaking point by a tangled web of government oversight and powerful business interests that seem to drain initiative and reward dependence. In this telling, the struggle is not a straightforward plot but a philosophical clash, pitting altruism against self-interest and posing a persistent question: am I my brother’s keeper?

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Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged?

Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged released?

Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged was released on November 1, 2011.

Who directed Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged?

Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged was directed by Chris Mortensen.

Who is in the cast of Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged?

Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged stars Christopher Cerf as Interviewee, Andrew Bernstein as Interviewee and Harry Binswanger as Interviewee, among 17 credited actors.

Does Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged have a post-credit scene?

No. Ayn Rand & the Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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