The Shock Doctrine
Originally released in 2009. The Shock Doctrine is a documentary film. directed by Michael Winterbottom. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kieran O'Brien, Naomi Klein, and Milton Friedman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (57 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Renegade Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Michael Winterbottom.
How long is The Shock Doctrine?
The Shock Doctrine has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Shock Doctrine released?
The Shock Doctrine was released on September 1, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shock Doctrine?
The main cast of The Shock Doctrine includes Kieran O'Brien, Naomi Klein, Milton Friedman, John Major, Bill Clinton.