

"Legendary journalist Robert Scheer is on fire in this searing, timely analysis of what ails America" - Kenneth Turan, Film Critic
The American Dream and the Mirage of Upward Mobility • The Perversion of Power and the Erosion of Ethical Leadership • Alienation, Invisibility, and the Neglect of the Marginalized • The Prison System as a Reflection of Societal Values • Whistleblowers and the Fragile Pursuit of Truth
Date of Completion: 2025 | Run Time: 77 minutes | Language: English with English and Japanese subtitles | Captions: Yes | Includes: Transcript | Director & Producer: Stephen French | Executive Producer: Sean Vassilaros | Co-Producers: Ivan Andrijanic & Cody Moore | Editor: Ivan Andrijanic | Director of Photography: Mike Poore
With a career spanning over six decades, pioneering journalist Robert Scheer has relentlessly exposed the inner workings of American power. From unveiling U.S. war crimes in Vietnam to challenging corporate media narratives, scrutinizing foreign policy, and defending whistleblowers against mass surveillance, Scheer has consistently held the establishment accountable. His incisive reporting and fearless commentary have made him a beacon of independent journalism. This compelling exploration of the American experiment features insights from Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges, Vietnam veteran and activist Ron Kovic, author Sasha Abramsky, and the late poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Together, they illuminate the enduring struggle for truth and justice in a rapidly changing world.
Kenneth Turan, Film Critic
"Legendary journalist Robert Scheer is on fire in this searing, timely analysis of what ails America"