Movies That Matter explores student loan debt and its consequences

Movies That Matter explores student loan debt and its consequences

Published on September 14, 2024

Movies That Matter, a national award-winning film series program of the City of Fort Worth's Human Relations Commission, will present The Real Cost at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St.

Know before you go: Admission is free. Make reservations online. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fw-movies-that-matter-the-real-cost-2022-nr-74-min-tickets-1000150205187?aff=oddtdtcreator

About the film:The Real Cost (2022, NR, 74 min.) With a staggering $1.8 trillion in student loan debt, the average American household owes $39,000, affecting minorities and only expanding the racial gap even wider. A significant percentage of these people have paid their debt by now. Still, it's the penalties, uncontrolled interest and the predatory behaviors of loan companies that keep piling upon them. Are the current efforts from the government enough to make a change?

View a trailer:

Worth mentioning: Movies That Matter is a free, bi-monthly film series that highlights important human and civil rights issues. Each event features a film screening, followed by a moderated discussion with special guests. Screenings are held in February, April, June, August, October and December.

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