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If you're wondering why our economic system is in such bad shape, or what you can do to prepare for an economic disaster in the future, then take a look at Bitcoin: The End Of Money As We Know It.

What the media tells us about money, and what money truly is are two separate things. Understand how a brand new monetary system can be the catalyst that drives a global revolution. Loved this film!

I really enjoyed this documentary. I liked that is firstly gets into the question about what is money and a short history of it. Then it goes on about how the actual system works and how money is being created out of debts by the fractional reserve system. From there we understand why bitcoin might be important in the future from now. Finally it explains what is bitcoin and how the whole system works. I felt that 1h long was a bit too short to cover the subject of money and bitcoin combined. On the other hand it was a very straight forwarded documentary. I strongly recommend this documentary to anyone who is interested in the concept of money and wants to understand what goes wrong with our current monetary system.

I thought the trailer was absolutely fantastic (watched it many many times, made the whole issue of money 'cool' which is not easy) so I had high expectations going in but they were very much exceeded.

I did not expect the 'history of money' section but it was definitely a good idea to put this in- in my experience, the average person has a very hard time grasping the idea that currencies don't last forever. The doc made the point very well that actually the financial system/currency we use is constantly in flux- and in fact our current financial system has only existed since 1971 (watch the doc to find out why!).

The doc then flowed into what bitcoin is and how it differs from the alternative. I cannot fathom how you can watch this section and arrive at any conclusion other than the fact that bitcoin is one of the greatest innovations of our lifetime.

I recommend this doc to anyone no matter how knowledgeable you are about bitcoin.

First thing I must say this movie is not about Bitcoin, blockchain or FinTech. 50 minutes of the movie talks about how the government, banks, Federal reserve are "cheating" us. It talks about the history and philosophy of money without mentioning few of the most important players. Then is all about greed, power, subprime crisis that we all read and have seen 100 times. I must give credits to pictures, to the montage and the 10 minutes where they talk about Bitcoin. However, once again there is no mention of the nodes, of the volatility of Bitcoins, the recent hacks ... If you have no clue about the financial world and what to give an unclear picture of it go for it. If not there are few videos on youtube that seem to be much better, shorter and make more sense that this documentary.

This documentary takes a sobering look at the central role that money plays in the world. It is not just a lesson on the near- limitless potential of Bitcoin and blockchain based technology, but it is fundamentally a film about money and exchange.

The film tells the story of money and bitcoin by tracing the origins of money back to the age of barter. From here, through use of various forms of footage and clever editing, the film tells stories of power, control and deceit. It traces the rise of the Medici and others through the history of banking and commerce.

The End Of Money is as enjoyable as it is informative. It uses economic, political and cultural history to place bitcoin into a context that does much to explain its importance.

This film is perfect for anyone looking to understand bitcoin and what the central and commercial banks have done to our money. Enlightening and shocking.

These are powerful closing words to a documentary that will inspire you to question your understanding of money as we know it. Attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic person or collective behind the creation of Bitcoin, it stirs our imagination. As technology disrupts more and more of the analog ways we've conducted our lives (from ride-sharing to social media to innovative apps), we start to wonder if Bitcoin may indeed disrupt our financial systems in the powerful way this documentary has laid out for us.

"BITCOIN: The End of Money as We Know It" is a reflective look back at our human history of monetary exchange, and does a great job of exploring the hows and whys of currency creation. Paired with an energetic music score and voice-of-god like narration, it will get you rethinking how the world may fundamentally shift yet again. It is impressive the way the film covers the span of thousands of years of currency history, a topic that could easily become technical gymnastics. At its high points, the doc's riveting intensity recalls earlier greats, such as Inside Job, about the financial crisis. Very educational and informative. Wish it were even longer!

Watching the Documentary I was moved in many points, it should be made ​​to see in schools and used as a means of debate to open the discussion on the meaning of money. The author manages to enclose in an hour a large amount of information about blockchain technology and history of money. Really congratulations to Torsten and to whom worked on it. Recommended to all lazy people that want to understand Bitcoin but no time to do it on the books

Guido

P.S. I login again to IMDb after years just to write this comment ... surely significant ;-)

Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It is an hour-long documentary, split into two halves - one half focusing on the history of money and how the United States' currency went from being backed by gold to being backed by faith, and the other half, focusing on the potential of the digital "cryptocurrency" known as "Bitcoin" - predominately made up of infographs and charts to make its information digestible. We learn the philosophical idea behind currency, most importantly, how it is not created in addition to a government, but rather, long before any kind of government to establish some manner of obtaining scarce resources, and see how the idea of a currency dominated by governments and banks may be a thing of the past when it comes to Bitcoin.

I already did my best to explain what a Bitcoin was in my review for The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin - a documentary to which this particular film inevitably suffers by comparison, so I'll exercise brevity in trying to nail all the major points again. Bitcoin is a global, decentralized currency, not created nor distributed from a central location such as the Federal Reserve. Because of this, there is no sole owner of Bitcoin, for it exists on thousands of computers, with numerous tech-savvy internet users tracking, verifying, and distributing the digital currency - these people are known as "Bitcoin miners." The distribution of Bitcoins are kept on a digitized ledger, and, similar to filesharing, Bitcoin is transmitted in a peer-to-peer fashion. Finally, no more than twenty-one million Bitcoins will ever exist, making Bitcoin the first ever currency to have a cap. This prevents any kind of Federal Reserve practice such as "quantitative easing" from taking place in a time of economic disparity.

One interviewer in Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It refers to Bitcoin as potential for being a microeconomic worker, something that operates on a small scale of firms and businesses, or a macroeconomic wrecking-ball, something that can have leverage in the economy and influence the currency distribution around the world. Unlike with the U.S. Dollar, or for that matter, any currency from the Japanese Yen to the Russian Ruble, there is no middleman with the way Bitcoins are distributed. Not only is there no Federal Reserve, boasting an endless supply of Bitcoins, there's also no credit card company and no shady banking system. Bitcoin is the first currency to be created, dominated, and, most importantly, distributed by people.

Hundreds of years ago, when communities were small tribes, people's debits and credits were internalized in the mind of the individual, with no banking system whatsoever. The currency at the time was known as "commodity money," tangible items that had to be a combination of scarce, recognizable, divisible, portable, and easily distributed, such as grains, gold, or metal to be viewed as probable vehicles of transactions. Directors Torsten Hoffmann and Michael Watchulonis spend the first half hour outlining the history of paper currency's rise to dominance, particularly in the United States, with the creation of government bonds following acts of war and impending war debt and the government's response to The Great Depression. Upon spiraling into one of the worst depressions ever seen in the world, an embargo on gold was put into place and the U.S. relied on fiat money. Fiat money, in essence, is money backed by nothing other than your faith and trust in your government. It can be retracted or deemed worthless just as quickly as it was printed or handed to you by a clerk or your boss.

Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It tells its story largely through graphs and statistics, making it one of those documentaries you either choose to trust upon hearing the information or spend hours fact-checking online to see if its claims hold weight. The balance Hoffmann and Watchulonis achieve with statistics and interviews, largely from CEOs of websites, Bitcoin miners and organizers, and so forth, more or less make you forget that you're watching a documentary with more computer animation than some animated films.

The documentary's presentation is one that mirrors propaganda, in the way that it appeals to people by illustrating a black and white dichotomy, in this case, presenting the dollar and the American banking system as evil and Bitcoin and its process as flawless systems you must trust in order to be part of the digital revolution (aka "the winning side"). The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin presented the digital currency with all its flaws and potential shortcomings in tact, in addition to having skeptics have a say just as much as those who were furthering Bitcoin's progress and significance in their own homes. The End of Money as We Know It lacks that well-roundedness, and with all the time spent on detailing the history of currency, complex, lofty ideas of Bitcoin, its operations, and its rise are sacrificed in depth and illustration because of the concise runtime.

Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It may make a serviceable starting place for someone who has no idea what Bitcoin or its operation is, however, with a more elaborate and rounded documentary not far out of reach, it falls short in terms of trying to justify its existence.

Directed by: Torsten Hoffmann and Michael Watchulonis.

Absolutely the best short film on the complexity and beauty of this new digital wonder called Bitcoin. The narration was incredible. I really like the educational part of this video and how Bitcoin will definitely be a force to reckon with considering its reach within the general populace. The creativity was spectacular. I even shared with friends that the narrator sounds like Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime from the Transformers movie. Just an all around professional movie that is objective and educational. I have shared this with as many people as I can and will be waiting for more awesome productions. Definitely a keeper as a documentary. This movie was well thought out by the creators.

This movie is really only for the most elementary who have basically never even heard of libertarian monetary conspiracy theorists. It literally needed econ 101 even though it was trying to teach it. I am tired of these libertarian limited persons who don't get but the most basic economic theory but pound their chests for no good reason. It's absolutely absurd, when I see bitcoin, i see a mirror up to why libertarian economics is bunk. it even seems painfully obvious in this video, do libertarians not understand demand side economics? Trade Economics or really the meaningless of long-term inflation in non-monetary concerns? Money is a means of exchange if you were rewarded for being retained foe 100 yrs thew entire financial structure of society would grind to a halt, little investments, little loans, little oh nothing but {fundraising-webpage}, well dance then children dance like your life depends on it, It probably does.

I was fortunate enough to see bits of the early trailers last year and was very much looking forward to this release. This film did not disappoint. It gives a very through explanation of the history of money which I found to be very informative.

The interviews were excellent and the film gave a well rounded, cohesive storyline that should leave newcomers to Bitcoin fairly well informed about what it is and why it matters.

This documentary is a must-see for everyone wanting a good history lesson in money, who want to learn about bitcoin, and see the possibilities with the future of crypto-currency.

This film does a brilliant job of making the point why Bitcoin is a necessary entity in our modern existence. People need options...people need a bonafide way to hold their governments accountable, and this film shows why bitcoin is that tool of accountability. It's short, sweet, and doesn't skip a beat. This film is a must watch and must show. Sit down and dig in. And, Optimus Prime does the narration...j/k, but seriously go watch it. If you are your friends have any friends that have gone completely bonkers over bitcoin, then this film will show you why. It isn't heavy on the technical jargon and makes bitcoin a very approachable topic of interest. You will leave this film with a much better understanding for the need of a digital economy.

I am a believer in Bitcoin and lover of any documentary that talks about how important it is in today's world of corrupt money and banking systems.

That being said, This one takes it a step further and really explains how the banks make "magic money" with the federal reserve to keep things moving. I can honestly say for anyone who still believes in the dollar they really need to see this. Even if you do not believe in bitcoin you should should really watch this. This documentary is more about the state of our countries financial affairs. It is definitely worth an hour of your time.

Bitcoin documentaries are always fascinating for novice digital currency enthusiasts, as they have access to a convenient medium to learn something new. Granted, sometimes these documentaries present outdated information. Bitcoin, The End of Money As We Know It is now available on Vimeo and BitTorrent Bundle.

The list of Bitcoin documentaries is still fairly short at this time, but there is always a sense of anticipation whenever a new release is coming up. In the case of "Bitcoin: The End of Money As We Know It", that release has been anticipated for quite some time now. But the wait is finally over, as this Bitcoin documentary can now be purchased on both Vimeo and BitTorrent Bundle platforms.

Whenever Bitcoin is introduced to a new group of enthusiasts, there is always a slight hurdle to overcome in terms of explaining why it offers advantages over fiat currency as we know it. And regardless of how that conversation is perceived, it ends up being quite drawn- out and boring at times when discussing the history of money.

Bitcoin: The End of Money As We Know It explains the history of money in a video format and unveils some things most people already know, as well as some other things hardly anyone knows about. Finding the proper layman terminology to achieve this goal is not an easy feat. However, the writer/director/producer of this Bitcoin documentary is fairly confident young adults will take away quite a bit of information from it.

Bitcoin is a very complex topic, as there is much more to it than just the Bitcoin price mainstream media likes to rave about. The revolutionary aspect of Bitcoin itself is a lengthy topic to discuss, and in order to explain it properly, it has to be put into its rightful context. Striking a conversation about Bitcoin out of the blue rarely goes well, and as with any informative talk, starting at the beginning is the best approach.

This historical context is what makes "Bitcoin: The End of Money As We Know It" so interesting, and different from other Bitcoin documentaries. Even though this is only a 60-minute video, the first half of it does not even reference Bitcoin at all. Explaining the history of money is an integral part of the Bitcoin mindset, and with the right mix of humour and storytelling, a cohesive story has been created.

"Most people have heard of bitcoin. But not enough people understand it. Our documentary is a crash course in this disruptive technology. 'Bitcoin: The End Of Money As We Know It' puts a clear, unbiased lens on the history of money, the role of institutions, and the rise of digital currencies." – Torsten Hoffmann, Writer, Director and Producer of Bitcoin: The End of Money As We Know It told Digital MoneyTimes.

I've seen bunch of Bitcoin documentaries, but this one was beyond helpful. It actually explained the whole banking system and how our economy is falling, so much labor, yet most of our people are poor or struggling, because of the exploitation, that the banking system does. This documentary is a MUST SEE for everyone, not just people interested in Bitcoin. It also points how critical and important it is to change this rotten monetary system, and of course Bitcoin might really be the solution to our money problems, and to poverty in general. Big thanks to everyone that created it.

This film does such a good job of truly making our money systems that we currently use now understandable and how Bitcoin relates/improves upon these systems that it inspired me to create an IMDb account and write this review. A MUST watch!!! Once you watch this you will be informed enough to further investigate and research Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies which are a truly fascinating wave of the future! Get ready world because Bitcoin is coming and it's only going to get stronger and more widely used/understood! 10/10 for this one!!!

I watched this movie with my gf, kind of a "so she can learn what bitcoin is about". I expected a technological documentary, full of math and visual examples. What we got was a flashy video mess, constantly changing background, irritating sounds - like it was a webpage from '90s, or a video made by 12-year-old. And there was zero (zero!) technical description about how ledger works, what miners really do - nothing.

So, if you're into "I want to learn about bitcoin" - go to the (free!) Youtube channel 3blue+1brown -- that dude is awesome at explaining sophisticated math with easy examples.

This - stay away from ... this. Bleh.