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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

6.5 average rating
6.5
English / 54 MIN. / 2003

The Genres

The 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".

The Cast

John ZerzanGeorge W. BushFidel CastroKalle LasnMatt McMullenSteve BallmerBill GatesTania

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