The Shock Doctrine(2009)
Overview
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.
Director
Mat Whitecross
Studio
Renegade Pictures
Cast
Kieran O'Brien
as Narrator (Voice)
Naomi Klein
as Self
Milton Friedman
as Self
John Major
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
as Self (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
as Self (archive footage)
Saddam Hussein
as Self (archive footage)
Condoleezza Rice
as Self (archive footage)
Barack Obama
as Self (archive footage)
Alan Greenspan
as Self (archive footage)
Boris Yeltsin
as Self (archive footage)
Margaret Thatcher
as Self (archive footage)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Renegade Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shock Doctrine?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Shock Doctrine (2009).
What is The Shock Doctrine about?▼
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.
Who directed The Shock Doctrine?▼
The Shock Doctrine was directed by Mat Whitecross and released in 2009. It is a documentary film.
How long is The Shock Doctrine?▼
The Shock Doctrine has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
Who stars in The Shock Doctrine?▼
The cast of The Shock Doctrine includes Kieran O'Brien as Narrator (Voice), Naomi Klein as Self, Milton Friedman as Self, John Major as Self (archive footage), Bill Clinton as Self (archive footage) and more.
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