Abigail Disney: Dynasties Are Very Bad For Democracy | Amanpour and Company

Philanthropist and filmmaker Abigail Disney, worth an estimated $120 million, has dedicated her life to redistributing her wealth, giving away more than half that amount. She explains why in an op-ed in The Atlantic entitled “I Was Taught from a Very Young Age to Protect My Dynastic Wealth.” Disney speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about fair taxes for the rich, and the lasting influence of her famous grandfather.

Originally aired on June 24, 2021

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