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Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream (2018): Cast

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Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream is a 2018 documentary directed by Chris Cottam, starring Rich Hall. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Chris Cottam
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BBC Four
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream About?

The premise of Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream without spoilers.

This documentary examines the evolution of the American Dream and its impact on American society. Comedian Rich Hall uses his trademark wit and insightful observations to explore the historical treatment of labor in the US. He investigates how the promise of hard work leading to success, initially brought by the pilgrims, has been shaped and promoted by politicians, industrialists, artists, and filmmakers. The film reveals the connection between historical labor practices and the economic and social challenges facing Americans today.

Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • labor history
  • american history
  • labor movement
  • economic crisis
  • comedian
  • globalism
  • corporatism
  • impoverishment
  • american dream
  • disillusionment
  • big business
  • industrialist
+15 more
  • 19th century
  • middle class
  • working class
  • rock soundtrack
  • american gothic the painting
  • upper class
  • massacre
  • rich and poor
  • president
  • workers' rights
  • work ethic
  • reference to barack obama
  • reference to henry ford
  • reference to jimmy carter
  • reference to thomas edison
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Cast & crew

Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream Cast

Rich Hall stars in Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream. Directed by Chris Cottam.

From the director

More from Chris Cottam

More films directed by Chris Cottam: The Problem with People, A Christmas Number One, Rich Hall’s Red Menace and Rich Hall’s Countrier Than You.

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Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream?

Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream released?

Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream was released on July 4, 2018.

Who directed Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream?

Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream was directed by Chris Cottam.

More films by Chris Cottam

Who is in the cast of Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream?

Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream stars Rich Hall.

Does Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream have a post-credit scene?

No. Rich Hall’s Working for the American Dream has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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