Class Warfare (film)

Class Warfare is a 2015 American documentary film directed by Bill Jersey and produced by James Jacoby. The film examines the growing economic inequality in the United States through the lens of students at a highly selective high school, Concord Academy in Massachusetts.

The documentary follows students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds as they grapple with issues of class, privilege, and opportunity in a system perceived by many to be increasingly unfair. It explores the challenges faced by both affluent and less privileged students as they navigate a world where economic disparities are stark and opportunities are not evenly distributed. Through interviews and observational footage, Class Warfare highlights the complex relationships between wealth, education, and social mobility.

Key themes explored in the film include:

• Economic Inequality: The widening gap between the rich and poor in the United States and its impact on education and opportunity.
• Privilege: The advantages conferred by wealth and social status.
• Social Mobility: The ability to move up or down the socioeconomic ladder.
• Education: The role of education in either perpetuating or mitigating economic inequality.

Class Warfare aims to spark a conversation about the challenges of economic inequality and the need for solutions that promote greater fairness and opportunity for all. The film has been used as an educational tool in classrooms and community forums to encourage discussions about class and privilege.