Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003)
0h 54m | 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".
Director: Erik Gandini
Studio: Atmo Media Network
Genre: Documentary
Video: 720p
Cast
John Zerzan
as Self
George W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
Fidel Castro
as Self
Kalle Lasn
as Self - Adbusters
Matt McMullen
as Self - RealDoll
Steve Ballmer
as Self (archive footage)