Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

54 mins | Documentary | Nov. 21, 2003

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".

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

54 mins | Documentary | Nov. 21, 2003

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

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".

IMDb rating	6.9
Producers	Atmo Media Network
Original title	Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
Directors	Erik Gandini
Writers	Erik Gandini

Cast

John Zerzan

as Himself

George W. Bush

as Himself (archive footage)

Fidel Castro

as Himself

Kalle Lasn

as Himself - Adbusters

Matt McMullen

as Himself - RealDoll

Steve Ballmer

as Himself (archive footage)

Bill Gates

as Himself

Tania

as Herself