The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of NeoLiberalism (& how it came to control your life)
You may think you know what neoliberalism is—but do you really? Investigative journalist and “professional troublemaker” George Monbiot unpacks the roots, rise, and consequences of an ideology that quietly reshaped the modern world. With over 40 million views on just one of his TED Talks, Monbiot has a way of making complex ideas clear and compelling. Here, he reveals how neoliberalism infiltrated politics, economics, and even our sense of self—turning us from citizens into consumers. With sharp analysis and striking historical evidence, the film makes sense of how we got here, why inequality deepens, and why public institutions are under attack. But Monbiot doesn’t just expose the problem—he challenges us to imagine a different future, one where collective action and community-driven politics restore our sense of agency and belonging. Eye-opening and urgent, the film invites us to rethink not just the system, but our place within it.
Director/s
Peter D. Hutchison
Peter D. Hutchison
PETER HUTCHISON is an award-winning filmmaker, NYT bestselling author, educator, and activist. His films include Requiem for the American Dream: Featuring Noam Chomsky(2015), Healing From Hate (2019),Devil Put the Coal in the Ground(2021), You Throw Like A Girl: The Blind Spot of Masculinity (2020),Angry White Men: Masculinity in the Age of Trump (2018), and The Man Card: White Male Identity Politics from Nixon to Trump(2020). He holds an M.S. in Counseling Psychology/Systems Dynamics.
Lucas Sabean
Lucas Sabean
LUCAS SABEAN is an editor, producer, and filmmaker, whose output includes narrative & documentaries, commercial video, and a large body of experimental work. Among his films are Devil Put the Coal in the Ground (2021), The Man Card: White Male Identity Politics from Nixon to Trump (2020), The Man Card: White Male Identity Politics from Nixon to Trump (2020), and You Throw Like A Girl: The Blind Spot of Masculinity (2020), Relievio(2000), End of Era (2003), and The Last Stand(2008).
Expected Guests
PETER HUTCHINSON: Director
LUCAS SABEAN: Director
Tickets
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