The Ruling Class — Season 1, Episode 3: American Buyout
Documentary • 53 min • 1 season, 4 episodes
Episode synopsis
Stephen Schwarzman, the "King of Private Equity," and his company the Blackstone Group bought thousands of foreclosed homes while lobbying against protections for renters, making billions by commodifying basic human rights.
About The Ruling Class
This documentary series profiles members of the social and business elite who use their outsized influence to manipulate the world around them.