The Emperor's New Clothes
Apr 24 2015
•2h 47m
•Documentary
An uproarious critique of the world financial crisis. Building on actor, comedian, and provocateur Russell Brand’s emergence as an activist following his 2014 book Revolution, where he railed against “corporate tyranny, ecological irresponsibility, and economic inequality".
Cast
See allRussell Brand
Self
Brigitte Bardot
Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
David Cameron
Self (archive footage)
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