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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003)

Nov 21, 2003 Documentary 0h 54m
65%
User Score
6.9/10

Overview

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".

Erik Gandini
Director

Top Billed Cast

John Zerzan
John Zerzan

Self
George W. Bush
George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)
Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro

Self
Kalle Lasn
Kalle Lasn

Self - Adbusters
Matt McMullen
Matt McMullen

Self - RealDoll
Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer

Self (archive footage)
Bill Gates
Bill Gates

Self
Tania
Tania

Self

Full Cast & Crew

Media

SURPLUS: Terrorized into Being Consumers - Trailer
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