Frontline Season 27 Episode 15
Frontline
Season 27

Ep 15. Breaking the Bank

  • TV-PG
  • June 30, 2009
  • 56 min
  • 7.4  (61)

In season 27 episode 15 of Frontline titled "Breaking the Bank", the show delves into the world of banking and finance, exploring the implications of the 2008 financial crisis and the ongoing efforts to reform the industry. The episode traces the roots of the crisis back to the 1970s, when financial deregulation began to take hold in the United States.

Through interviews with key players in the financial sector, as well as regulators and lawmakers, the episode explores the various factors that contributed to the crisis, including the rise of subprime lending and the proliferation of complex financial products such as derivatives. It also examines the role played by leading financial institutions, such as Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs, in the crisis, as well as the actions taken by the government and regulators to try to stabilize the financial system.

The episode also explores the aftermath of the crisis, including the government's controversial decision to bail out several major banks, the subsequent efforts to reform the industry through the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act, and ongoing debates over the appropriate role of government in regulating the financial sector.

Throughout the episode, viewers are presented with a range of perspectives on these issues, offering a nuanced and complex understanding of the factors that contributed to the crisis, as well as the ongoing efforts to prevent a similar collapse in the future. The episode also features interviews with ordinary Americans affected by the crisis, including homeowners hit hard by the collapse of the housing market and workers who lost their jobs as a result of the economic downturn.

Ultimately, "Breaking the Bank" offers a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most significant events in recent financial history, providing viewers with a comprehensive and insightful look at the many complex factors that contributed to the crisis, as well as the ongoing efforts to rebuild and reform the industry.

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Description
  • First Aired
    June 30, 2009
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    56 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (61)