Saving Capitalism is a documentary film that follows former Secretary of Labor and Professor Robert Reich as he takes his book and his views to the heart of conservative America to speak about our economic system and present big ideas for how to fix it. The film documents Reich’s journey into communities often dismissed by progressive thinkers, engaging directly with people across the political spectrum about the economy’s failures and possibilities for transformation.
Why it matters: It demonstrates that concerns about economic injustice cross political lines when people engage in genuine conversation rather than retreating to ideological corners. By taking his ideas to conservative America rather than preaching to the converted, Reich models the kind of bridge-building dialogue that systemic economic reform requires—finding common ground among people who may disagree on politics but share experiences of an economy that isn’t working for them. The documentary shows that big ideas for fixing our economic system can resonate across divides when presented with respect and a willingness to listen.
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