Name: Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
Director: Erik Gandini
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2003
Duration: 54 min
Cast: John Zerzan, George W. Bush, Fidel Castro, Kalle Lasn, Matt McMullen

What Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers Is About

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".

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What is Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers about?

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.

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How long is Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers runs for 54 minutes (54m).

When did Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers come out?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers was released in 2003.

Who directed Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers was directed by Erik Gandini.

Who stars in Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers stars John Zerzan, George W. Bush, Fidel Castro, Kalle Lasn.

What is Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers's rating?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.