Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk? (HBO)

About Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk? (HBO)

Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk? is a 2016 HBO documentary by Alexandra Pelosi. The film provides an eye-opening look into the world of campaign financing in America. It aims to dig into the lives and bank accounts of some of the biggest individual political contributors across the country. The documentary features interviews with rich donors, lobbyists, and campaign operatives from both Republican and Democratic camps to expose the influence of money in politics.

Making / Production

The documentary was produced by HBO Films and was directed by Alexandra Pelosi, who is also known for her political documentaries. In the making of this documentary, Pelosi gives us a rare glance at the lavish lifestyles of these donors but focuses mainly on their outsized influence in politics due to their financial contributions.

Actors

As this is a documentary, there are no actors per se. However, a number of individuals played a significant role in the film. They include:
• Alexandra Pelosi: As the director, Alexandra Pelosi led the film and interviewed various donors and political influencers.
• Various political donors: They are the core subjects of the film, revealing their motivations and thoughts about money in politics.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary features not only conservative big-money donors but also liberal donors to show that the influence of big money is not only a problem on one side of the political spectrum.
• Despite being the daughter of Nancy Pelosi, Alexandra Pelosi claims to hold no political bias and believes in portraying both political parties honestly.

Music, Soundtrack

The musical score of the documentary seamlessly weaves into the narrative, providing the perfect accompaniment to the moments of revelation and introspection within the documentary.