James Scurlock is a young investor-turned filmmaker. An entrepreneur since his university years, James opened several successful restaurants which he later sold. He has also contributed as a freelance writer to several magazines and newspapers. He spent over two years researching and filming a documentary (also titled MAXED OUT) about the credit industry that premiered in March at the South by Southwest Festival.

On 'Maxed Out', the movie: 'Powerfully moving. No wonder folks are cheering.' Toronto Star 'With equal measures of righteous outrage and sardonic wit, Scurlock illuminates the dark side of capitalism by examining the worst abuses of the consumer-lending industry.' Variety 'Takes a scathing look at the lending industry and reveals the tragic consequences of excessive consumer debt.' Newseek

James Scurlock is a young investor-turned filmmaker. An entrepreneur since his university years, James opened several successful restaurants which he later sold. He has also contributed as a freelance writer to several magazines and newspapers. He spent over two years researching and filming a documentary (also titled MAXED OUT) about the credit industry that premiered in March at the South by Southwest Festival.

On 'Maxed Out', the movie: 'Powerfully moving. No wonder folks are cheering.' Toronto Star 'With equal measures of righteous outrage and sardonic wit, Scurlock illuminates the dark side of capitalism by examining the worst abuses of the consumer-lending industry.' Variety 'Takes a scathing look at the lending industry and reveals the tragic consequences of excessive consumer debt.' Newseek

James Scurlock is a young investor-turned filmmaker. An entrepreneur since his university years, James opened several successful restaurants which he later sold. He has also contributed as a freelance writer to several magazines and newspapers. He spent over two years researching and filming a documentary (also titled MAXED OUT) about the credit industry that premiered in March at the South by Southwest Festival.

On 'Maxed Out', the movie: 'Powerfully moving. No wonder folks are cheering.' Toronto Star 'With equal measures of righteous outrage and sardonic wit, Scurlock illuminates the dark side of capitalism by examining the worst abuses of the consumer-lending industry.' Variety 'Takes a scathing look at the lending industry and reveals the tragic consequences of excessive consumer debt.' Newseek