Maxed Out
30 votes
Maxed Out takes us on a journey deep inside the American debt-style, where everything seems okay as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time. Sure, most of us may have that sinking feeling that something isn't quite right, but we're told not to worry. After all, there's always more credit!
Status: Released
Released Date: 2006-03-10
Runtime: 90 mins
Director: James D. Scurlock
Writer: James D. Scurlock
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Genres: Documentary
Original title: Maxed Out
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