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Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities (2016): Cast

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Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities is a 2016 documentary directed by Steve Mims, starring James Carville. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Steve Mims
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities About?

The premise of Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities without spoilers.

This documentary explores the escalating conflict reshaping America’s public universities. Political and market forces are challenging traditional models, pushing for reforms that redefine higher education as a personal investment rather than a public benefit. The film investigates the financial consequences of this shift, highlighting battles unfolding at institutions including the University of Wisconsin, University of Virginia, and University of Texas. It reveals the philosophical changes at play and the potential impact on the future of public higher education.

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Cast & crew

Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities Cast

James Carville stars in Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities. Directed by Steve Mims.

From the director

More from Steve Mims

More films directed by Steve Mims, best-rated first: Starving the Beast and Arlo and Julie.

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Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities?

Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities released?

Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities was released on September 2, 2016.

Who directed Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities?

Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities was directed by Steve Mims.

More films by Steve Mims

Who is in the cast of Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities?

Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities stars James Carville.

Does Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities have a post-credit scene?

No. Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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