Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

Name: Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2003-11-21
Duration: 54 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: John Zerzan, George W. Bush, Fidel Castro

2003
54m

IMDb RATING

6.9/10

1.5K

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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003)

Documentary

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.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.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.

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

1.5K

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Awards
- 4 wins & 1 nomination

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John Zerzan

Self

George W. Bush

Self
(archive footage)

Fidel Castro

Self

Kalle Lasn

Self - Adbusters

Matt McMullen

Self - RealDoll

Steve Ballmer

Self
(archive footage)

Tania

Self - Cuba

Mirta Muniz

Self - Cuba

Svante Tidholm

Self

Director
- Erik Gandini
Writer
- Erik Gandini
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Quotes
narrator: The 30 sec TV spot is the most powerful piece of communication that human beings have ever come up with.

Connections
Featured in Colpo al cuore: Morte non accidentale di un monarca (2009)

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Triptico
Performed by Gotan Project
Courtesy of Yabasta Records / Universal

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10/10

not in depth but that isn't necessary

I watched this valuable piece of film many times. It isn't the usual type of documentary you see everyday. It mixes music (most electrical style) and short comments and speeches about the western consume nature and capitalism. It is somehow enjoyable to watch which makes the information easier to understand and remember. One peak is the satiric presentation of the "G8 World shop". You will see some video pieces of the worlds politicians remixed, edited and cut to a background comment. Very funny and very serious at the same time.

Besides the documentary "The Corporation" from Michael Moore, it's the most accessible documentary regarding this Problem which affects us all. Do yourself a favor and watch it.

10/10

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