40,000 workers in Alang, India, recycle steel from scrapped ships while the film critiques the unfulfilled promises of consumerism and globalization.
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40,000 workers in Alang, India, recycle steel from scrapped ships while the film critiques the unfulfilled promises of consumerism and globalization.
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Footage from the 27th G8 summit in Genoa opens Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers. Director Erik Gandini presents a critique of consumerism and globalization. John Zerzan discusses the emptiness of modern life, while Fidel Castro speaks on the environmental impact of consumer society. The film contrasts scenes of shopping and corporate culture with life in Cuba, where citizens describe their basic diets. It questions the promises of capitalism and advocates for a simpler, more fulfilling existence.
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Why Watch
- See Fidel Castro speak on consumer society and climate change.
- Find out why John Zerzan criticizes corporate entities like Starbucks.
- Meet everyday Cubans discussing their rationed diets.
Did You Know
- The film won the IDFA Silver Wolf Award for Best Mid-Length Documentary in 2003.
- John Zerzan argues that corporate property is destructive and limits freedom.
- The documentary features footage from the 27th G8 summit protests in Genoa.
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Who directed the documentary Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?
Erik Gandini directed the documentary.
What award did Surplus win in 2003?
Surplus won the IDFA Silver Wolf Award for Best Mid-Length Documentary in 2003.
What ideology is discussed in Surplus?
Anarcho-primitivist ideology is discussed in the documentary.
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