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Tom Nicholas

Boomers: The Rise of the Gerontocracy

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Baby Boomers get a bad rap. As the richest generation in history, they stand accused of buying up all the houses, destroying the environment, and leaving a trail of social and economic turmoil for the generations that have followed.

But are ‘boomers’ really to blame?

In this feature-length Nebula Original film, Tom Nicholas takes a provocative look at the lives and legacy of the Baby Boom generation. Through expert interviews, vox pops, and irreverent stunts, Boomers exposes the terrifying consequences of a world in which age increasingly equals wealth and power.


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Tom Nicholas stands in front of the US Capitol BuildingTom Nicholas and an elderly woman sit at a kitchen table. Tom holds up a sheet of paper that has '1955' written on it.Tom Nicholas looks out into the distance at Big Ben in the UKTom Nicholas interviews a young woman on a busy street.Tom Nicholas and Valentina Vee ride a golf cart in Florida.Tom Nicholas looks up at the Eiffel Tower in the distance.Tom Nicholas standing on Wall Street.
Tom Nicholas holding up a lunch box, which has a photo of a dog and the words "Here's Boomer" on it.
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Tom Nicholas is a writer and filmmaker based in the UK. His in-depth documentaries about politics, history and culture aim to add clarity and context to an ever confusing world. He holds a PhD from the University of Exeter.

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