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The shock doctrine., Michael Whitecross & Michael Winterbottom, Widescreen

Label
The shock doctrine., Michael Whitecross & Michael Winterbottom, Widescreen
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The shock doctrine.
Oclc number
746223214
Responsibility statement
Michael Whitecross & Michael Winterbottom
Runtime
78
Summary
Using 'shock therapy' as a metaphor, the film investigates Klein's central idea of 'disaster capitalism.' When countries are jolted by catastrophic events such as war or natural disasters, they are often subjected to totally un-regulated 'free market' remedies that benefit corporations at public expense
Technique
live action
resource.version
Widescreen
Classification
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