just watched this amazing movie called I.O.U.S.A.. i actually watched the 30-minute version on youtube as soon as it came out because i had heard that i was in it! a few years ago, the film makers, indeed, interviewed me on the street showcasing my ineptitude about american economics. in the 30-minute version, there’s only a short clip of me looking stupefied by as simple question, but if you rent the DVD, you not only get more witty commetary from me, but a bonus reel of street interviews where i actually perform a dance from big dance theater’s 2005 production the other here.

what i found most successful about this film was the use of motion graphics to depict otherwise mind-numbingly boring statistics. the film is about the financial crisis facing the american economy today - how we got here, what we have to do to get out - and amazing graphic sequences by graphic designer brian oakes make it all understandable.

i highly suggest watching this movie (and the bonus material!) to get a grasp on how we got to where we got in this economic mess. and for anyone interested in motion graphics, this film is a must to see how simple, efficient design can make even the most mundane subject matter exquisite and interpretable.