Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003)

Documentary

Overview

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".

Cast

• John Zerzan as Self
• George W. Bush as Self (archive footage)
• Fidel Castro as Self
• Kalle Lasn as Self - Adbusters
• Matt McMullen as Self - RealDoll
• Steve Ballmer as Self (archive footage)
• Bill Gates as Self
• Tania as Self

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