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The Shock Doctrine
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The Shock Doctrine

Tue, Sep 1, 2009
  • Documentary
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasTue, Sep 1, 2009
GB
  • In CinemasTue, Sep 1, 2009
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Mar 3, 2010
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.

Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Kieran O'Brien
    Kieran O'Brien
    as Narrator (Voice)
  • N
    Naomi Klein
    as Self
  • Milton Friedman
    Milton Friedman
    as Self
  • John Major
    John Major
    as Self (archive footage)
  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton
    as Self (archive footage)
  • Henry Kissinger
    Henry Kissinger
    as Self (archive footage)
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