A look at the modern-day problem of "affluenza," an epidemic of stress, overwork, shopping and debt caused by the pursuit of the American Dream. The history of the condition is explored, as well as the advertising and marketing ploys used to sustain it. Men and women from around the country share their stories of personal debt and suggestions for financial recovery.
Title | Affluenza |
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Year | 1997 |
Genre | Documentary, TV Movie |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | KCTS Television, Oregon Public Broadcasting |
Cast | Jennifer Gailus, Scott Simon, Olivia Martin, Keaton Adams, Glenn Stanton, Joe Dominguez |
Crew | Dave Hussey (Sound), Vivia Boe (Producer), Francine Strickwerda (Associate Producer), John de Graaf (Producer), Dave Hussey (Sound Mixer), Helen Davis (Production Assistant) |
Keyword | wealth, consumerism, semi-documentary |
Release | Sep 15, 1997 |
Runtime | 56 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 6.00 / 10 by 1 users |