Screenings: 2/2, 6:15 PM (Cam 12); 2/27, 11:30 AM( Cam 12)
The New York Board of Trade floor is, aptly, called The Pit: a chaotic, loud circle where traders shout and signal to each other to complete trades. In the internet era, this century-old system is starting to vanish. Director Johanna Lee gives us an inside look at this disappearing form of capitalism in a documentary which is by turns funny, touching, and thrilling. The film focuses on coffee brokers, showing us their work styles and lifestyles, as well as their dreams. These men and women rely on their brains and their daring to make money, and sometimes they lose everything. If you’ve ever wondered what things are really like on Wall Street, this film will give you a taste.