Oscar-winning 'Parasite' mirrors growing US wealth gap: 'It's never been this bad'
"Parasite," the South Korean movie that won four Oscars on Sunday, plays off the class struggle between rich and poor — a theme that translates well to the U.S.
, including the award for best picture, the tension between rich and poor is on full display, juxtaposing the luxury and abundance of the haves with the hardship and squalor of the have-nots. While the top echelon has recovered since the 2008 financial crisis, the middle class hasn't enjoyed that same fortune,Income inequality in the U.S. is higher than in other advanced economies, according to the Pew Research Center.and a labor market that's seen more job creation than any in the post-World War II era.
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