The Shock Doctrine
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The Shock Doctrine

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.

Documentary

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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.

Released September 1, 2009

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
57
Seasons
-

Top cast

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Kieran O'Brien

Kieran O'Brien

Narrator (Voice)

Naomi Klein

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)

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