Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers 2003

Synopsis:

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".

Directed by: Erik Gandini
Written by: Erik Gandini
Release date: 2003-11-21
Runtime: 54 minutes
Tagline: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
Cast:
John Zerzan
John Zerzan
Himself 
George W. Bush
George W. Bush
Himself (archive footage) 
Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro
Himself 
Kalle Lasn
Kalle Lasn
Himself - Adbusters 
Matt McMullen
Matt McMullen
Himself - RealDoll 
Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer
Himself (archive footage)