The Shock Doctrine
- 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.
The Shock Doctrine is a 2009 documentary that examines Naomi Klein's concept of disaster capitalism—the theory that neo-liberal capitalism exploits natural disasters, wars, and crises to advance its agenda. Already released, the film offers a critical investigation into how global economic systems capitalize on catastrophe.
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Kieran O'BrienNarrator (Voice)- Naomi KleinSelf
Milton FriedmanSelf
John MajorSelf (archive footage)
Bill ClintonSelf (archive footage)
Henry KissingerSelf (archive footage)
Saddam HusseinSelf (archive footage)
Condoleezza RiceSelf (archive footage)
Barack ObamaSelf (archive footage)
Alan GreenspanSelf (archive footage)
Boris YeltsinSelf (archive footage)
Margaret ThatcherSelf (archive footage)
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When was The Shock Doctrine released?
The film was released on September 1, 2009.
What is The Shock Doctrine about?
The documentary explores Naomi Klein's proposition that neo-liberal capitalism uses natural disasters, war, and terror as opportunities to establish economic dominance.
Is The Shock Doctrine available to watch now?
Yes, the film has been released and is available through various streaming and rental platforms.
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