Storyline

A fascinating look at the high-speed, high-power trading floor of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Director Jon Else explores this hectic, noisy, seemingly chaotic workplace with his signature style -- eschewing narration in favor of long, real-time shots that bring the viewer right into the heart-stopping action of the trading floor. He reveals the traders' sudden wealth, sudden disaster, and grace under pressure as they exchange billions of dollars in futures and options contracts - for cattle, pork bellies, Eurodollars and the Nasdaq-100 futures. Also revealed is the endangerment of the open outcry trading system as the digital revolution replaces it at many of the world's financial exchanges.

Key Information

Director Jon Else
Writers Jon Else
Studio PBS
Language EN

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Frequently Asked Questions

Open Outcry was released on June 1, 2001.

The runtime of Open Outcry is 57m.

Open Outcry is a Documentary movie.

Open Outcry is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Open Outcry was directed by Jon Else.

Open Outcry is originally in English.