Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2003, Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers is a documentary film directed by Erik Gandini, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s 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".
Who’s in it. Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers stars John Zerzan as Himself, George W. Bush as Himself (archive footage), Fidel Castro as Himself and Kalle Lasn as Himself - Adbusters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers worth watching?
- Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?
- Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers stars John Zerzan, George W. Bush, Fidel Castro, Kalle Lasn and Matt McMullen.
- When was Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers released?
- Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.