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This incisive documentary explores how consumerism emerged from the unbridled optimism of 1950s America and evolved into a global system shaping our desires, identities, and behaviors. Conditioning the population to find meaning and status through endless consumption, this insatiable machine depletes our environment, strains our social bonds, and damages our well-being. Produced by Academy Award winner Adam McKay.

2025 · 1h 22m

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This incisive documentary explores how consumerism emerged from the unbridled optimism of 1950s America and evolved into a global system shaping our desires, identities, and behaviors. Conditioning the population to find meaning and status through endless consumption, this insatiable machine depletes our environment, strains our social bonds, and damages our well-being. Produced by Academy Award winner Adam McKay.

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Studio
Grasshopper Film
Released
2025
Run Time
1 hr 22 min
Region of Origin
United States
© Yellow Dot Studios

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Original Audio
English (United States)
Audio

English (United States) (AAC)

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English (United States) (CC)

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Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.