The Shock Doctrine
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.
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The Shock Doctrine (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-07
Top Cast
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Kieran O'Brien
Narrator (Voice)
Naomi Klein
Self
Milton Friedman
Self
John Major
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
Self (archive footage)
Saddam Hussein
Self (archive footage)
Condoleezza Rice
Self (archive footage)
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
Alan Greenspan
Self (archive footage)
Boris Yeltsin
Self (archive footage)
Margaret Thatcher
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mat Whitecross, Michael Winterbottom
- Screenplay & Story
- Naomi Klein
- Original Title
- The Shock Doctrine
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Renegade Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mat Whitecross, Michael Winterbottom
Naomi Klein
Paul Monaghan
Department Leadership Roster
Mat Whitecross
Director
Michael Winterbottom
Director
Paul Monaghan
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shock Doctrine
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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, Michael Winterbottom.
Who stars in The Shock Doctrine?
The principal cast of The Shock Doctrine includes Kieran O'Brien, Naomi Klein, Milton Friedman, John Major, Bill Clinton.
When was The Shock Doctrine released and how long is it?
The Shock Doctrine was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Is The Shock Doctrine based on a book or true story?
The Shock Doctrine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Naomi Klein".