It seems appropriate, given the precarious times, to pay some praise to the recent documentary I.O.U.S.A., not just for the great message but for its motion graphic design. Informational graphics take center stage in a film that puts the U.S. financial crisis into very real terms and images.

An in-depth interview with designer for the film Brian Oakes was recently posted over at Design Observer. Some of the clips are available for viewing below.