99%: The Occupy Wall Street Collaborative Film

This acclaimed documentary, with narration by Lou Reed, delves into the expansive reach and profound impact of Occupy Wall Street, charting its rapid evolution from a modest gathering in a Manhattan park to a global phenomenon. The film underscores the reasons why individuals from various ages, ethnicities, and financial backgrounds rallied behind the movement, which aims to extricate financial influence from politics to restore democracy from the grip of powerful corporate entities. This shift is seen as essential to effectively tackle pressing issues such as job creation, affordable healthcare and education, environmental protection, and gun safety. The documentary includes interviews with a diverse array of participants, including Occupy supporters, economist Jeffrey Sachs, and entrepreneur Russell Simmons.