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20205 minPG-13doc-short

Warp Shopping

20205 minPG-13doc-short

A man wanders the aisles of American consumer culture, flanked by Reebok on one side and Nike on the other, searching for his heart.

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A man wanders the aisles of American consumer culture, flanked by Reebok on one side and Nike on the other, searching for his heart.

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John McCollaum

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John McCollaum

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A man wanders through a shopping aisle filled with brands like Reebok and Nike. He searches for meaning amid the products that define American consumer culture. The 2020 documentary "Warp Shopping" captures his internal struggle as he questions his desires and values in a world dominated by commercialism. The five-minute film presents a stark contrast between consumer choices and personal fulfillment.

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