Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy

This documentary is fantastic overview of the two conflicting economic models that have largely shaped the last century. Captialism vs. socialism, free markets vs. protected economies are explored thorougly. I highly recommend this for anyone who is interested in understanding the forces that have shaped world economies over the last century.

I dont purchase CD's or DVDs anymore. I think they are overpriced, and specially now that you can download almost anything, i find it difficult to spend my green in any DVD.

Then i read the reviews that this documentary had , based on the book. I thought the premise was really interesting. So i bought it, and i watched it. I didn't feel ripped off after, and i still watch it! (and in fact bought another set for my sister)

This is truly the best analytical documentary ever devised. It is such a piece of art, it stands on its own and has no other real similar.

I read other reviews and i concurr that sometimes it seems as if the analysis doesn't go deep enough. BUt that's the beauty of the narration. It never inserts its tilt or spin - it just tells you the facts and shows how things unfolded, only getting interviews to add color to the scene at hand but always letting the viewer come to its own conclusions.

I own this and Blue Planet. Once i buy Cosmos, i think i have all the DVD's i could ever need.

This is an excellent historical overview of how The Chicago Boys were able to influence the developed world away from Keynesian philosophies.

I've never seen such a documentary on the battle of ideas over world economy in the post-war era.
I strongly recommend it, specially for college students and young voters around the globe.

Absolutely AMAZING movie! must see even if you are not interested in economy, you might be surprise how interesting it might be. great weaving between history, general human factor, politic and economy of the 20th century.

I was very glad I had it. Now I understand the difference between socialism and open markets. The authors speaks to you on your language and made it easy and available to anyone.