Affluenza / Bullfrog Films presents ; a co-production of KCTS Television and Oregon Public Broadcasting ; producers, John de Graaf, Vivia Boe ; writer, John de Graff.

[Oley, Pennsylvania] : [Distributed by] Bullfrog Films, [2015]

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A fascinating look at one of the greatest social maladies of our time: overconsumption and materialism. Hosted by National Public Radio's Scott Simon, the program explores both the comical and sobering aspects of our consumerism and its enormous impact on families, communities and the environment. With the help of historians and archival film, Affluenza reveals the forces that have dramatically transformed us from a nation that prizes thriftiness--with strong beliefs in 'plain living and high thinking'--into the ultimate consumer society.

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English

October 30, 2018

Photography, David Fox, Greg Bond, Brett Wood, Greg Davis, Tom Speer, Diana Wilmar, Kevin Felts ; sound, Gene Koon, Bill Ward, Dave Hussey, Linde Eidemiller, Restituto Bagcal, Merle Carey, Myron Partman ; music, Sheila Espinoza ; editors, John de Graaf, Charlie Hinckley, Vivia Boe, Gale Franko.

Host: Scott Simon ; commentary: Richard Harwood [and 16 others].

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