Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History -
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Discover the fascinating and unexpected history behind America's favorite board game. Part detective story and part pop culture commentary, the film explores what makes this game - a celebration of unbridled capitalism - such an enduring favorite.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3503

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As television's longest-running, most-watched history series, American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation.

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