Maxed Out - Documentary on Credit in America

Anybody here seen it? It currently running on ShowTime (I believe) Even Bud Hibbs is in it, a name I've seen mentioned here quite a few times.

I recommend it to a anyone struggling with credit card debt. It's an eye-opener on how corporate america is financially ruining average hard working people in order to line their own pockets, and how our own greedy government protects corporate America in the process - something we all know has been happening for quite some time.

The arrogant pompus humanity-lacking collectors were truly obnoxious and arrogant - no surprise there. One guy, smirked as he told the camera man all the things he does, even said something to the effect of "We will track you down one way or another, then we will call your neighbor & tell them we are trying to reach you because you don't pay your bills - how embarrassing is that? Or we will call your relatives - even more embarrassing. And a lot of people think it's illegal, but it's not." He compared his work as "exciting", similar to that of a pirate forcing someone off a plank without actually forcing them in the water to their ultimate death. WOW! What a pathetic human being.

Any opinions on this documentary??

It's a great movie that everybody ought to watch. Glad to hear it's running on cable... The more exposure, the better. For my part, I bought and donated two copies to local public libraries here.

Also, for anybody with a NetFlix account... Maxed Out is available there as well. Both mailed DVD and Instant View.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0762117/

I will have to check this one out. Thanks for the tip!

I understand what you are saying but as far as the pirate comment, Why is Charles Manson in prison? He never killed anyone BUT he talked people to kill for him. So debt collectors are just as guilty. Am I right?

Charlie Manson is in the joint because he's a sociopathic wack-job with all manner of delusions, and no respect for the lives of others.

Waitadamnminnutehere!!! I just described a lot of collectors, too.....

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder if any of the collectors who lurk here have any comments on this documentary.

I totally agree with you Uncle...just look at his crazy eyes ...he just gives me the creeps just looking at him on tv I can't imagine sitting on the parole board, which is what I used to do (staff person only not an actual member).....I certainly hope they keep him cuffed during his reviews and hearings.

Interesting thought... Anybody? We know you're out there.

I could not find that documentary on showtime and looked for it everywhere on showtime..what category would it be listed under?

Public Library? Good idea UncleWulf!

I was planning to go to the library tomorrow, so I'll check to see if they have it. If they do, it's something I'll be watching this coming week. If not, might be something I could donate once I finally get a job.

Thanks for the great idea!

TV schedule for Maxed Out

See there? Us geezers come up with a winner, every now and again. Looks like the JAX library system has several copies of the book, but I didn't find any listings for the movie. You can search the card file online here.

Thanks, Wulf!!

Is that East Coast or West Coast time?? I will tape it for sure.

KS, I have absolutely no idea what time zone that applies to. Try tvguide.com. I don't even have cable here. Don't want it.

I just watched it and it really opened my eyes up...I especially hated those pompus a$$holes with their smirks on their faces ..isn't funny how MBNA had it's connection to Bush and how Suzie Orman has an affiliation with FICO,...I like Suzie Orman and she does give very good advice.

I felt very bad for those women who lost their loved ones from suicide what is our country coming to, I know that opens up another can of worms...but I am just furious over how our government does certain things .