Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

The story

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 & crew

John Zerzan

John ZerzanSelf

George W. BushSelf (archive footage)

Fidel CastroSelf

Kalle LasnSelf - Adbusters

Matt McMullenSelf - RealDoll

Steve Ballmer

Steve BallmerSelf (archive footage)

Bill GatesSelf

Tania

TaniaSelf