The Shock Doctrine (2009)

Name: The Shock Doctrine
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Kieran O'Brien, Naomi Klein, Milton Friedman, John Major, Bill Clinton

1h 22m United Kingdom

Documentary

Plot

"The Shock Doctrine" delves into the concept of "disaster capitalism," drawing on Naomi Klein's theory that neo-liberal capitalism exploits crises—be it natural disasters, war, or terrorism—to strengthen its grip on society. The documentary meticulously examines how governments and corporations seize upon chaos to implement controversial policies, reshaping economies under the guise of recovery. By weaving together real-world examples and expert opinions, it sheds light on the troubling intersection of capitalism and catastrophe, urging viewers to reconsider the implications of capitalizing on human suffering.

Cast

Kieran O'Brien Naomi Klein Milton Friedman John Major Bill Clinton Henry Kissinger Saddam Hussein Condoleezza Rice Barack Obama Alan Greenspan Boris Yeltsin Margaret Thatcher