Workers Unite Film Festival 2022

The Myth of the "Self-Made" Billionaire

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It’s no secret that Americans love to hear about billionaires. You’ll find them everywhere. They’re on the news (Bezos space launch), have their own TV shows, movies, and even make their way to elected office. Specifically, we consistently give massive audiences to “self-made” billionaires, the people who, unlike the aristocrats and monarchs of yore, didn’t simply inherit their wealth. In this episode, we’re talking about the obsession with so-called “self-made” billionaires, how misleading that term can be, and everything wrong with the myth of the “self-made person".

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    13 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Producer
    Second Thought (YouTube channel)