Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History
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Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History

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For generations, Monopoly has been America’s favorite board game, a love letter to unbridled capitalism and--for better or worse--the impulses that make our free-market society tick. But behind the myth of the game’s creation is an untold tale of theft, obsession and corporate double-dealing. Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History presents the fascinating true story behind America’s favorite game.
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IMDb 7.3/10202353min
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Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History
DocumentarySmartHeavy
IMDb 7.3/10202353min
For generations, Monopoly has been America’s favorite board game, a love letter to unbridled capitalism and--for better or worse--the impulses that make our free-market society tick. But behind the myth of the game’s creation is an untold tale of theft, obsession and corporate double-dealing. Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History presents the fascinating true story behind America’s favorite game.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Stephen Ives
Producers
Cameo GeorgeSusan BellowsAmanda PollakStephen IvesDominic Lounds
Studio
PBS
Content advisory
TV-PG
Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
Audio languages
EnglishEnglish [Audio Description]English Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
Subtitles
English (UK) [CC]English (US) [CC]
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