Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders (2007) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2007 · 90 min · English

Directed by

James D. Scurlock

This documentary examines the growing crisis of debt in America as the credit cycle spirals. It explores the practices of predatory lenders and their impact on individuals and communities, from small towns to the nation's capital. The film reveals how easy credit and deceptive lending practices trap vulnerable people in a cycle of debt, exacerbating financial hardship and contributing to a widening gap between the wealthy and the poor. It serves as a cautionary look at the consequences of unchecked lending and its impact on the American economy.