Culture of Domination

Culture of Domination examines the changes initiated by Ronald Reagan after his election in 1981. It focuses on the rollback of post-war progressive policies that had previously supported social welfare and full employment. The film highlights the consequences of the Vietnam War and the Arab oil shock, which led to an economic downturn and set the stage for a new era of financialization and oligarchization.

The documentary delves into the aggressive measures taken against unions and the shift towards offshoring and globalized production. It critiques the socio-economic transformations that began during this period, which would eventually lead to significant polarization and societal changes in America. This film serves as a historical record of the early signs of the challenges that would shape the nation's socio-economic landscape in the decades that followed.