The Great Taking - Documentary - Based on the Best Selling Book

"The Great Taking" is a 2023 documentary directed by Robert Blanco and narrated by former hedge fund manager David Rogers Webb, based on his book of the same name, which details a legal framework enabling central banks and financial institutions to seize all collateral—including securities, bank deposits, and debt-financed property—during a systemic collapse. The 71-minute film traces the evolution of this mechanism through changes in securities laws like the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) revisions in the 1990s, dematerialization of stock certificates, and the 2008 financial crisis as a precursor, arguing that individual investors hold only "security entitlements" rather than true ownership, allowing priority claims by secured creditors in insolvency. It examines historical precedents such as the Great Depression and critiques the roles of the Federal Reserve, IMF, and private central bankers in engineering asset concentration, while advocating legislative reforms at the state level to restore property rights. Featuring animations, archival footage, and Webb's analysis, the production highlights implications for global economies amid rising debt levels exceeding $300 trillion.