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Starving the Beast

A power struggle is brewing on college campuses nationwide, as influential forces clash to redefine America's public universities.

The documentary STARVING THE BEAST explores the power struggle on college campuses, as political and market forces aim to disrupt and reform public universities. It examines a philosophical shift from viewing higher education as a public good to a value proposition for individual beneficiaries. The film follows the struggles at six universities, highlighting financial winners and losers in a transformation poised to significantly alter public higher education.

Info about Starving the Beast

Studio(s): Railyard Films, Sky Indie

Originally Released: United States, Sep 02, 2016

Genres:Documentary