Incannerax What a waste of my time!!!

Stevecorp Don't listen to the negative reviews

Mehdi Hoffman There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

Cassandra Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

Desertman84 I.O.U.S.A. is a documentary that focuses on the shape and impact of the federal debt which amounts to $9.6 Trillion during the year of its release(It is now approaching to $18 Trillion as this review is being written).Patrick Creadon directs.The film details the history of the federal debt from the time it got its independence in 1776 and the actions the country did throughout history;it explores how the United States got to be in this present economic turmoil; and what actions the country needs to undertake in order to escape an all-out financial disaster that no American can escape in the future.Added to that,it also provides an explanation about the big portion of the budget deficit that the county accumulated due to unfunded benefits - Medicare,Medicaid and Social Security - which could only be provided by increasing the taxes three times and removing the other expenditures of the government.Aside from that,it also examines the culture of credit that have become part of the lifestyle of the Americans; and the trade deficit that the country has had - more imports as compared to exports - to other countries particularly that of China.Finally,it also gives the viewer a portrait of lack of leadership in Washington especially when it comes to cutting government expenditures and spending.Although this documentary needs and update considering the debt is presently humongous due to additional government spending like more entitlement and welfare programs as well as the implementation of the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare,it gives us an idea on where the United States is headed to economically.Aside from that,it also will no longer provide Americans any lingering doubts that the U.S. economy is headed into a collapse in the near future.Finally,it also provides the viewer reasons to change habits like the culture of credit and spending patterns in order to survive the worse economic meltdown that is yet to come into the country. This solid doc is definitely a must-see for Americans.

lastliberal There is probably no solution to our problem. This documentary is not so much a call to arms, but a history of how we got into the fiscal situation we are in, and how the future we face is going to look.We have spent and tax cut our way into a fiscal crisis that will never be resolved. It's not as if we can't do it. We did it during the Clinton years, but we immediately lost the nerve. It is not a liberal or conservative problem, it is a problem of will.Four years from now, all we would be able to pay for is interest on the federal debt and some Medicaid and Medicare. We have no money for anything else.The state of our union is not strong.

wayno-6 I.O.U.S.A. (the DVD - released on April 7, 2009) This PBS Documentary, discusses the four areas of deficit facing the U.S.1. The Deficit of the Budget 2. The Deficit of Trade 3. The Deficit of Saving 4. The Deficit of Leadership It well documents how we got into this mess, and very succinctly, states what every one already knows: "There is NO free lunch!" A must see for any Taxpayer.It aptly discusses the crises of leadership provided during the Bush administration, and the doubling of the national debt.Can we afford to mortgage future generations? Can we afford to mortgage our own? Very scary. Reuters said it best: "May be to the U.S. economy what 'An Inconvenient Truth' was to the environment."Rated 5 stars.

jbell2005-1 This movie is not for policy wonks, economists, or accountants. It's for citizens of the United States - Highly Patriotic citizens who want to preserve their country.It spells out in superb graphics what we're up against financially. The film has a great pace, lots of color, and combines all sorts of mediums to make an excellent presentation of the information.The message is dark, but brutally honest. And there is yet hope, so I encourage you to see the movie to find out what it is.I am absolutely convinced if the electorate saw and understood these issues, we would be willing to make the hard choices quite gladly, and reward politicians who were clear, transparent and honest, and send packing those who's egos and greed keep them in Washington.What ever happened to civil service as a moral ideal?