Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

2003    54m
6.986%64%
Swedish documentary film on consumerism and globalization, created by director Erik Gandini and editor Johan Söderberg. It looks at the arguments for capitalism and technology, such as greater efficiency, more time and less work, and argues that these are not being fulfilled, and they never will be. The film leans towards anarcho-primitivist ideology and argues for "a simple and fulfilling life".
Directed By
Erik Gandini
Written By
Erik Gandini
Studio
Atmo Media Network

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Cast of Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
  • John ZerzanHimself
  • George W. BushHimself (archive footage)
  • Fidel CastroHimself
  • Kalle LasnHimself - Adbusters
  • Matt McMullenHimself - RealDoll
  • Steve BallmerHimself (archive footage)
  • Bill GatesHimself
  • TaniaHerself

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