DEATH & TAXES

Showings

IFC Center Sun, Nov 17 6:15 PM
IFC Center Mon, Nov 18 12:15 PM
Film Details
Country:United States of America
Year:2024
Running Time:86
Language:English
Director:Justin Schein
Producer:Justin Schein
Robert Edwards
Yael Melamede
Editor:Purcell Carson
Brian Redondo
Cinematographer:Justin Schein
Cast:Harvey Schein
Justin Schein
Joy Schein
Economic Experts
DOC NYC
Event Years:2024
Festival Section:U.S. COMPETITION
Film Genres:Economy
Inequality
Family
Jewish
Politics

Description

WORLD PREMIERE Harvey Schein lived a rags-to-riches story that embodies the American Dream as a renowned and successful record company CEO, known for his brilliance—and his combativeness. Over time he also became obsessed with how to pass on his wealth to his heirs while avoiding taxes. Director Justin Schein turns the camera on his father as a case study in America’s long and problematic history of tax benefits for the wealthy. This timely film deftly interweaves complex family dynamics with American economic policy, illustrating how the rich stay rich and what it costs our country to keep them that way. - Karen McMullen

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and special guests to be announced.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika
Closed Captioning for online screenings

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.