The Money Masters (1996) is a landmark documentary that uncovers the hidden history of America’s monetary system and the powerful interests that have shaped it. William Still traces the battle over money from the colonial era to the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, revealing how control over currency repeatedly shifted between democratic institutions and private banking elites. Through presidents like Jefferson, Jackson, and Lincoln, the film shows a recurring struggle over who truly commands the nation’s financial destiny. Despite its dated VHS-era presentation, the documentary’s content is extraordinarily rich—linking banking panics, recessions, and war financing into a cohesive narrative suggesting that financial crises are seldom accidental. Its exploration of international banking networks, debt as a political tool, and the long shadow of central banking makes it essential viewing for anyone studying monetary history or systemic corruption. The product offered here is a full transcript I prepared of this valuable documentary, along with a preface, nearly 60 explanatory footnotes, and an appendix discussing President Andrew Jacksons famous veto of a central bank in America. Originally a bonus resource for members of my Burning Book Club, it is now available publicly as a standalone product. If desired, you can watch the full 3 1/2 hour original recording on YouTube by clicking this link.