An unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's really going on in our world by following the money upstream - uncovering the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, THRIVE offers real solutions, empowering us with unprecedented and bold strategies for reclaiming our lives and our future.
Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Not To Be Missed!, by TroughtonFan (Pacific NW)
Q: What do you give the Family that owns nearly everything already? A: Nothing; they'll just take the rest of it themselves, thank you. It's the Last Christmas, and all of us are neatly wrapped under their shining tree!
No matter where you come down on the Illuminati Conspiracy, this is empowering, must-see filmmaking, unlike anything you'll have seen before - a combination call-to-arms and Disney ride. Producer/director/star Gamble (himself a scion of a Proctor & Gamble family) and his co-host wife, attempt to connect the dots in a plausible, powerful way -- the suppression of Tesla's free-energy discoveries; the harassment, ruin, and even murder of inventors working in this area in ways that threaten Big Oil; the patient but inexorable reorganization of the world's nation-states into fewer and fewer continental "unions" (for easier conquest and control, the film concludes); the clockwork prosperity/depression cycles that permit bankers to scoop up the world's assets at fire sale values time and again; the puppet-string manipulation of both American political parties so that those in real control can never lose an election; all of it is covered here in this longish but riveting film. Its release just comes as the NYPD attempts to shut down the Occupy Wall Street protests, in the wee hours and under a press blackout - perfect and ironic timing! In the film's view, humanity is at a critical crossroads, and the choices are enslavement or waking up. Is it all true? If it is, this is probably about the best case that can be made for it, as well as a clarion cry to resist.
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST see movie!, by Sheri Fogarty (United States)
This is one of the best documentaries I've seen in a long time. Are you wondering what happened to our economy? Why there is so much going wrong? Thrive presents a very coherent understanding of how the system is rigged for the benefit of a few and perpetuates injustice throughout the world.
Even if you don't agree with all the particulars about the nature of that injustice it's important to have an understanding of what's wrong with the system today, why it's that way and what we can do to fix it. We need to wake up!
This isn't about Democrat or Republican, Liberal or Conservative, those are red herrings and just keep us fighting amongst ourselves instead of making things better.
Watch it, and watch it until the end because it does have an empowering ending. Together we can make a difference. I would give this 10 stars if I could. HIGHLY Recommended!
5.0 out of 5 stars Must know facts superbly presented!, by Factfinder
Many people feel uncomfortable about aspects in our society, but do not know exactly why. This films explains why their sense of discomfort is right and well founded. This film is important, because it summarizes in a succinct and understandable way the facts of what is going on completely unreported in our society. People need to know what is going on, so they can focus, commit and act for change.
A GREAT film with superb graphics (love the crop circles!!!), clear messages and great insights and connections. All you need is an open mind and open eyes and open ears. The truth in this film may be a bitter pill, but it sets you free and is very well made and presented. I know form personal experience that a lot of this is absolutely so. I will give this DVD to all my friends as I feel our future is at stake unless we know, wake up and act. 99% only count if 99% stand up to be counted.
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5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY a documentary that connects alll the dots..., by The Tin Man "Tyranny Response Team" (Disunited States of America)
Foster Gamble and his wife have done a wonderful job of connecting the dots as to why the human race doesn't thrive. Bringing to the screen the different aspects of our very existence that rely on the "benevolence" of our self appointed masters that control almost every aspect of the environmental influences that create each of us as individuals. When you realize that who you are is the product of manipulation by a self appointed elite, you begin searching for ways out of the Matrix. I found myself searching 25 years ago when I took the red pill. I realized that all that I had been "taught" in school was a fabrication, (euphemism for lie) and that the concept of country, state and governments were all similar to the Wizard Of Oz, fictions created by small men with big heads behind screens. Foster puts the puzzle together in such a way that even the individual with average intelligence can understand why we are in the "mess" we are in as a species. Why we don't thrive. Why we don't prosper. And the answer isn't religion. It isn't war. It isn't voting. It isn't having a bigger house or a faster car. It isn't about the "things" we are told we need to buy to impress people we don't even like. It is understanding a core principle. The principle of non violation. That core principle is the very essence that peace is based on. When you are not VIOLATED you don't feel that you have to protect yourself. You don't feel enslaved. You don't feel like you are doing something wrong by trying to keep what is rightfully yours. When you get to keep the fruits of YOUR labor and not have it stolen from you by deceit and deception as well as gun point in the form of "taxes" or inflation, you feel good about yourself which in turn translates to feeling good about others. (The golden rule being love thy neighbor as thyself, having love for yourself is the missing ingredient.) I enjoyed this movie so much that I watched it over a period of three days FOUR times. Once with my youngest son and three times by myself to see what I might have missed the first time.
And just because you happen to not "believe" in part of it, don't throw out the rest. The section on extra terrestrial life may be hard to swallow for some, but it doesn't mean that it isn't true. So just put the parts you don't "agree" with on the shelf somewhere and as you grow in your understanding of a world view, that let's you understand that ALL mankind can thrive within, you will find yourself going back to that shelf to add some more understanding to the whole that is being created within you.
I have to give this six stars. But there are only five to choose a total from so here.