Panic: The Untold Story of the 2008 Financial Crisis (2018)

Name: Panic: The Untold Story of the 2008 Financial Crisis
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2018
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Ben Bernanke, Henry Paulson, Timothy Geithner, Barney Frank, Barack Obama

1h 36m United States of America

Documentary History

Plot

Exploring the roots of the 2008 financial meltdown, this documentary delves into the actions taken by key figures like Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Federal Reserve Bank of New York President Timothy Geithner, and Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke. It reveals the complex interplay of economic forces and political decisions that threatened a nationwide collapse, highlighting the urgent measures they implemented to stabilize the economy. Through interviews and archival footage, the film provides an insightful look at a pivotal moment in modern financial history.

Cast

Ben Bernanke Henry Paulson Timothy Geithner Barney Frank Barack Obama Jamie Dimon John J. Mack Chris Dodd Joe Biden John McCain Nancy Pelosi Donald Trump Michelle Obama Mike Pence Chuck Schumer