| Description |
1 DVD (78 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital |
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optical |
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stereo |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| Series |
The KimStim collection
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KimStim collection.
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| System Details |
DVD; widescreen 16:9; stereo. |
| Performer |
Narrated by Kieran O'Brien ; with Naomi Klein. |
| Credits |
Editor, Paul Monaghan. |
| Note |
"Disaster capitalism in action." |
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Videodisc release of the 2009 documentary film. |
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Based on the book by Naomi Klein. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Using 'shock therapy' as a metaphor, the film investigates Naomi 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 unregulated 'free market' remedies that benefit corporations at public expense. |
| Note |
Special features: trailer. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
Free enterprise.
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Free enterprise. |
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Friedman, Milton, 1912-2006.
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Friedman, Milton, 1912-2006. |
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Capitalism -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Capitalism -- Moral and ethical aspects. |
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Financial crises.
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Financial crises. |
| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Winterbottom, Michael.
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Whitecross, Mat.
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Cooke, Alex, 1970-
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Eaton, Andrew.
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Lewis, Avi.
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Klein, Naomi, 1970-
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O'Brien, Kieran, 1973-
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Klein, Naomi, 1970-
Shock doctrine.
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IFC Films.
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Entertainment One (Firm)
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Renegade Pictures (Firm)
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Revolution Films.
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KimStim, Inc.
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| Standard No. |
698452208732 |
| Music No. |
KS2087 KimStim |
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