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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003)
Powerful message through visuals
This is one of the best documentaries I have seen on this subject. The use of repetitive visuals is very effective in getting the message across because often times thats what it takes to get people to understand what is being said. The entire documentary is done in a stylish and artistic way that draws the viewer to watch and listen more closely. Some may argue that this is another lame propaganda film but I would argue against that because what this documentary shows is the insanity that we have created for ourselves, and the realization of where the world is headed unless we stop to think about what we are doing to ourselves as a society and as a planet. For those who say that this documentary was more flash than message, I can only say that only a person without any forward vision would say something like that. I applaud Erik Gandini for his avant garde style and if in the future I choose to make my own film, I will seek any advice he has to offer me.