Documentary of the Month: "Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History"

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Movie

Age Group:

Adults
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Behind the myth of Monopoly’s creation is an untold tale of theft, obsession and corporate double-dealing. Contrary to the folksy legend spread by Parker Brothers, Monopoly’s secret history is a surprising saga that features a radical feminist, a community of Quakers in Atlantic City, America’s greatest game company, and an unemployed Depression-era engineer. And the real story behind the creation of the game might never have come to light if it weren’t for the determination of an economics professor and impassioned anti-monopolist.

Part detective story, part sharp social commentary and part pop-culture celebration, this film presents the fascinating true story of America’s favorite board game.

Age 18 + | Runtime: 60 minutes