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Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities

Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities

Sep 02, 2016 · 1h 35m

Rated 5 out of 10

Director

Steve Mims

Overview

This documentary examines the on-going power struggle on college campuses across the nation as political and market-oriented forces push to disrupt and reform America’s public universities. The film documents a philosophical shift that seeks to reframe public higher education as a ‘value proposition’ to be borne by the beneficiary of a college degree rather than as a ‘public good’ for society. Financial winners and losers emerge in a struggle poised to profoundly change public higher education. The film focuses on dramas playing out at the University of Wisconsin, University of Virginia, University of North Carolina, Louisiana State University, University of Texas and Texas A&M.

Cast of Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities

Crew of Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities

About Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities

What is Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities about?

This documentary examines the on-going power struggle on college campuses across the nation as political and market-oriented forces push to disrupt and reform America’s public universities. The film documents a philosophical shift that seeks to reframe public higher education as a ‘value proposition’ to be borne by the beneficiary of a college degree rather than as a ‘public good’ for society…

When was Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities released?

Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities was released on September 2, 2016.

Where can I watch Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities?

Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.

How long is Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities?

Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who directed Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities?

Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities was directed by Steve Mims.

Who is in the cast of Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities?

The cast of Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities includes James Carville (Self).

Is Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities on Netflix?

No, Starving the Beast: The Battle to Disrupt and Reform America’s Public Universities is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.