The Shock Doctrine
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Michael Winterbottom
Naomi Klein
Janine Huard
Kieran O'brien
Richard L Ball
Alex Cooke
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Examines the rise of disaster capitalism, a doctrine which enables governments and global companies to exploit the economies of countries affected by wars, terrorist attacks or natural catastrophes.
Crew
Richard L Ball
Alex Cooke
Andrew Eaton
Alan Hayling
Naomi Klein
Avi Lewis
Hamish Mykura
Ronald Plante
Joakim Sundstrom
Michael Winterbottom
Michael Winterbottom
Michael Winterbottom
Film Details
Technical Specs
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States February 2009
Released in United States September 2009
Released in United States January 2010
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama Dokumente) February 5-15, 2009.
Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Zabaltegi-Specials) September 18-26, 2009.
Based on the book "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism" written by Naomi Klein; published by Metropolitan Books September 18, 2007.
Released in United States February 2009 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama Dokumente) February 5-15, 2009.)
Released in United States September 2009 (Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Zabaltegi-Specials) September 18-26, 2009. )
Released in United States January 2010 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Premieres) January 21-31, 2010.)
