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".
Top Cast
John Zerzan
as Self

George W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)

Fidel Castro
as Self

Kalle Lasn
as Self - Adbusters
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