I.O.U.S.A.

One Nation. Under Stress. In Debt.

Official Selection 2008 Sundance Film Festival American Documentary Competition

IOUSA accomplishes an amazing thing. It explains the national debt.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is I.O.U.S.A. still in theaters?

A: The documentary opened in theaters in August 2008, and was re-released in October 2008. It is currently available on DVD.

Q: When will the I.O.U.S.A. DVD be available for release?

A: Two versions of I.O.U.S.A. are now available for order from PBS—the home video edition, and the educational edition, which includes a license to show the film to large audiences. The DVD is also available on Amazon.

Q: Can I watch the movie online?

A: The 30-minute "byte-sized" version is available on our homepage, I.O.U.S.A.'s official site, and on YouTube, Lycos, Blip, and Vimeo. The movie trailer is also on YouTube, and for a full archive of I.O.U.S.A. related content—including the film's Bonus Reel, and Warren Buffett on I.O.U.S.A. Live—visit the official YouTube movie channel.

Now that more Americans and elected officials are aware of our fiscal challenges, the producers of I.O.U.S.A. created I.O.U.S.A.: Solutions, a follow-up special that premiered on CNN. This special focused on solutions to the fiscal crisis and it featured new footage from the producers of I.O.U.S.A. and a panel discussion with experts from a variety of viewpoints, spanning across generations. To watch I.O.U.S.A. Solutions, visit the official YouTube movie channel.

Q: Can I schedule a private screening of I.O.U.S.A. for my organization?

A: For educational showings, a copy of the DVD is available on loan, with a user agreement form that can be filled out via email. If your university, college or organization would like to sponsor a free, private screening of the movie, please email screening@pgpf.org and we will respond to your request as soon as possible. Include in your email a brief proposal outlining where and when you intend to show the film, and who the audience will be. Also, please include your contact information and the name of any faculty or organization sponsors.