Want to know the truth about borrowing? One way to gain some perspective is to view the movie Maxed Out. A feature-length documentary, Maxed Out shows the darker side of borrowing and what can happen when things go wrong (and they do sometimes go wrong).
LaToya Irby, About.com's Credit expert, has a nice review of Maxed Out. If you haven't heard anything about it, read Ms Irby's review to see if it's worth checking out. She says
Maxed Out takes an inside look at the financial industry, revealing the industry's drivers and the effects excessive debt can have on consumers.
The more you know, the better off you'll be.
(Fixed the link, thanks LM)
It would be nice if you could include links of where to see the movie and Ms. Irby’s review.