“Less of a movie, more of a visual version of a book, Capital in the Twenty-First Century is nonetheless a fascinating and compelling way to look at the full sweep of the history of capitalism and its consequences in modern history. Based on economist Thomas Piketty’s bestselling book by the same name, the documentary uses archival footage and a bevy of talking-head experts to explore the cultural and political reasons capitalism became so powerful. They also explore the reasons that wealth and inequality are a facet of our world today, and how capitalism as a system might be shaped in ways that learn from history. It’s timely and well-argued, and an interesting, accessible way to grasp Piketty’s main arguments.”

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“How to watch it: Capital in the Twenty-First Century is in virtual theaters this week, and a list of participating theaters is available on Kino Lorber’s website. (You’ll receive a rental link, and profits help support the independent theater you select on the page.)”