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202584 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

You Need This

202584 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Consumerism's destructive effects on individuals and the environment are analyzed in the context of hyper-capitalism.

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Consumerism's destructive effects on individuals and the environment are analyzed in the context of hyper-capitalism.

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Ryan Loughdirector

Ryan Loughwriter

Serra Naiman

Serra Naimanwriter

Serra Naiman

Serra Naimancast

Juliet Schorcast

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A revealing film about the vicious cycle of consumerism and the destructive power of hyper-capitalism. Can we break the grip of the system before it is too late?

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