Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

    Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
    2003

    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".

    Your Movie Library

    Cast

    • John ZerzanHimself
    • George W. BushHimself (archive footage)
    • Fidel CastroHimself
    • Kalle LasnHimself - Adbusters
    • Matt McMullenHimself - RealDoll
    • Steve BallmerHimself (archive footage)
    • Bill GatesHimself
    • TaniaHerself

    Recommendations

    Be the first to write about Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers.