Film

The American Ruling Class

2005 · 1h 25m · Documentary

IMDb

6.8

This inventive, mildly fictionalized documentary follows noted editor Lewis Lapham as he introduces two Ivy League graduates to America's elite in an effort to examine the role of class and moneyed privilege in American democracy. With stops at the Pentagon, posh Manhattan parties and more, Lapham encounters luminaries -- including James Baker III and Walter Cronkite -- who each share their perspectives on America's ruling class.

Lewis Lapham

Self

Bill Bradley

Self

• John KirbyDirector
• Lewis LaphamWriter
• Libby HandrosProducer

Release date

April 26, 2005

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 25m

Rated

G

Genres

Documentary