The Olin Corporation has left a legacy in the United States, with its impact being felt through poisoned water, contaminated soil and above-average cancer rates. However, the John M. Olin Foundation is also part of this legacy. It has spent $370 million promoting an ultra-conservative agenda through books, think tanks and networks that glorify capitalism, morality and religion. The daughter calmly unmasks the history of the company her father worked for, reflecting on the rise of the new conservative movement and the consequences of 'dark money'. Considering the alarming attacks on women's rights and the current dominance of the Republican Party, this film essay provides a deep insight into the state of the USA today.
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Lee Anne Schmitt
In her films, Lee Anne Schmitt repeatedly explores American exceptionalism, racial violence, the mythology of the American West, and forms of trauma, narration, and loneliness. Her precisely composed, often contemplative works combine observation, text, and autobiographical perspectives into a distinctive cinematic language that bridges the gap between documentary and essay. The filmmaker and artist lives and works in Los Angeles.
