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This episode takes us behind the scenes

of director Lauren Greenfield's new documentary, Generation Wealth.

The film continues Ms. Greenfield's examination of wealth culture and the pathologies that

have created the richest society the world has ever seen by examining materialism,

celebrity culture, and social status.

In addition, her investigation reflects on the desire to be wealthy at any cost, the global boom-bust economy,

the corrupted American dream, and the human costs of capitalism, narcissism, and greed.

Generation Wealth was screened as part of the DGA's documentary series,

which aims to spotlight groundbreaking nonfiction films for DGA members and guests

by presenting screenings of documentaries as well as conversations with their directors.

In addition to Generation Wealth, Ms. Greenfield's filmography includes the documentary feature Thin

and the documentary shorts Magic City, Best Night Ever, Beauty Culture, Fashion Show, and Kids Plus Money.

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