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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

★6.5 2003 54m Erik Gandini PG-13

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".

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Audience score
★ 6.5 /10

based on 40 votes

Synopsis

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".

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Cast

8 principal cast

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

Self (archive footage)

Bill Gates

Bill Gates

Self

Tania

Self

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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 54m documentary directed by Erik Gandini is rated 6.5/10 by 40 viewers.

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When was Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers released?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers was released on November 21, 2003.

Who directed Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers was directed by Erik Gandini.

How long is Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers has a runtime of 54 minutes.

What genre is Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers is categorized as Documentary.

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