The American Ruling Class (2005)
88 min
This inventive, mildly fictionalized documentary follows noted editor Lewis Lapham as he introduces two Ivy League graduates to America's elite in an effort to examine the role of class and moneyed privilege in American democracy. With stops at the Pentagon, posh Manhattan parties and more, Lapham encounters luminaries -- including James Baker III and Walter Cronkite -- who each share their perspectives on America's ruling class.
- Release date
- April 26, 2005
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Lewis Lapham as Self - Introduced by
- Caton Burwell as Jack Bellamy
- Paul Cantagallo as Mike Vanzetti
- Jessica Silver-Greenberg as Taylor Meade
- Hollis Witherspoon as Emily Gann
- Keith Witty as Garden Party Jazz Band
- Steve Blum as Garden Party Jazz Band
- Sam Hoyt as Garden Party Jazz Band
- Catherine Mathis as Self
- Caroline Camougis as Self
Crew
- John Kirby · Director
- Lewis Lapham · Writer
- John Kirby · Writer
- Libby Handros · Writer
- Libby Handros · Producer
- Qasim Naqvi · Composer
- Mark Benjamin · Cinematographer
- John Kirby · Editor
- Leah O'Donnell · Editor