Galisteo Media Arts develops Karl Marx documentary American Boogeyman
Galisteo Media Arts has acquired rights to Andrew Hartman's book and is developing a documentary titled American Boogeyman about Karl Marx.
Documentary project details announced
Historian Andrew Hartman's 2025 book Karl Marx in America had its adaptation rights acquired by Galisteo Media Arts. The company is currently developing an eight-hour documentary series titled American Boogeyman: Karl Marx in America. Robert Rosenheck, who serves as CEO and producer for Galisteo, stated that Marx's name has long been vilified in public life. His ideas have however helped shape the nations political economic and cultural debates according to the official description.
Historical influence of Marx explored
The project aims to explore how Marx influenced specific American institutions like federal income tax and Social Security. As an adviser to the project and a primary interviewee for the documentary crew, Hartman will participate. Galisteo CEO Robert Rosenheck noted that people may be surprised to learn how integral these ideas are to the American project. The company was founded in 2020 by Rosenheck and Cindy Capobianco with the goal of backing projects with social impact.
Recent films from Galisteo Group
Recent films from the company include Tom McCarthy's historical drama A Statement and Shaun Peterson's 2024 doc Lover of Men. Howie Sanders from Anonymous Content represents Galisteo Media Arts alongside Alla Savranskaia, who works for Greenberg Glusker LLP. The documentary will revisit Marx to understand his philosophy and goals at this pivotal moment in history.
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