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The Shock Doctrine (2009)

Movie ★ 7.1 82 min

Documentary

An investigation of "disaster capitalism", based on Naomi Klein's proposition that neo-liberal capitalism feeds on natural disasters, war and terror to establish its dominance.

Mat Whitecross Director Michael Winterbottom Director

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Released
September 1, 2009
Runtime
82 min
IMDb
tt1355640
Language
Studio
Renegade Pictures

Themes

Cast

Kieran O'Brien Kieran O'Brien Narrator (Voice) Naomi Klein Self Milton Friedman Milton Friedman Self John Major John Major Self (archive footage) Bill Clinton Bill Clinton Self (archive footage) Henry Kissinger Henry Kissinger Self (archive footage) Saddam Hussein Saddam Hussein Self (archive footage) Condoleezza Rice Condoleezza Rice Self (archive footage) Barack Obama Barack Obama Self (archive footage) Alan Greenspan Alan Greenspan Self (archive footage) Boris Yeltsin Boris Yeltsin Self (archive footage) Margaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher Self (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Shock Doctrine about?
An investigation of "disaster capitalism", based on Naomi Klein's proposition that neo-liberal capitalism feeds on natural disasters, war and terror to establish its dominance.
Who directed The Shock Doctrine?
The Shock Doctrine was directed by Mat Whitecross, Michael Winterbottom.
Who stars in The Shock Doctrine?
The Shock Doctrine stars Kieran O'Brien, Naomi Klein, Milton Friedman, John Major.
When was The Shock Doctrine released?
The Shock Doctrine is a 2009 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Shock Doctrine?
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