Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History
“The game you know. The story you don't.”
Synopsis
America’s favorite board game, Monopoly, is a love letter to unbridled capitalism and the impulses that make our free-market society tick. Contrary to the folksy legend spread by Parker Brothers, Monopoly’s origin involves a radical feminist and a community of Quakers in Atlantic City. If not for the determination of an economics professor and impassioned anti-monopolist, the real story behind the creation of the game might never have come to light.
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RUTHLESS: MONOPOLY'S SECRET HISTORY | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS | TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-10
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Ives
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Ives
- Original Score
- DeAndre James Allen-Toole
- Original Title
- Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Insignia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Ives
Stephen Ives
DeAndre James Allen-Toole
Andrew L. Young
Josh Melrod
Amanda Pollak, Stephen Ives, Susan Bellows, Cameo George
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Melrod
Editor
Amanda Pollak
Producer
Stephen Ives
Producer
Stephen Ives
Writer
Stephen Ives
Director
Andrew L. Young
Director of Photography
Susan Bellows
Producer
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What is Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History about?
America’s favorite board game, Monopoly, is a love letter to unbridled capitalism and the impulses that make our free-market society tick. Contrary to the folksy legend spread by Parker Brothers, Monopoly’s origin involves a radical feminist and a community of Quakers in Atlantic City. If not for the determination of an economics professor and impassioned anti-monopolist, the real story behind the creation of the game might never have come to light.
Who directed Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History?
Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History was directed by Stephen Ives.
Who stars in Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History?
The principal cast of Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History includes Not specified.
When was Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History released and how long is it?
Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History was composed by DeAndre James Allen-Toole.