The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales

September. 16,2022      
Rating:
6.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Abigail Disney looks at America's dysfunctional and unequal economy and asks why the American Dream has worked for the wealthy, yet is a nightmare for people born with less. As a way to imagine a more equitable future, Disney uses her family's story to explore how this systemic injustice took hold.

Abigail Disney as  Self

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Reviews

Lawbolisted
2022/09/16

Powerful

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StyleSk8r
2022/09/17

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

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Brendon Jones
2022/09/18

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

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Gary
2022/09/19

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

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