Central banks are some of the most secretive and misunderstood institutions in the world. What powers do they wield? Whose interests do they serve? How do their actions affect our everyday lives?

Set in 20th-century Japan, the documentary explores the role and power of central banks and how they can be used to change a country’s economic, political, and social structures.

“Blows open the widely held consensus that ‘independent’ central banks
are a force for economic good.”
~ Josh Ryan-Collins, New Economics Foundation and
co-author of Where Does Money Come From?

“Essential viewing if you’ve any interest at all in economics or politics.”
~ Steve Morrissey, film reviewer and critic, moviesteve.com/

“A fascinating look at the need for better public understanding of just how much money can affect the world we live in.”
~ Ben Dyson, founder of Positive Money & co-author of Modernising Money