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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003)

0h 54m | PG-13

⭐ 6.5 / 10

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".

Director: Erik Gandini

Studio: Atmo Media Network

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

John Zerzan

John Zerzan

as Self

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

as Self (archive footage)

Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro

as Self

Kalle Lasn

Kalle Lasn

as Self - Adbusters

Matt McMullen

Matt McMullen

as Self - RealDoll

Steve Ballmer

Steve Ballmer

as Self (archive footage)