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.
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- Released
- Production
- KCTS Television, Oregon Public Broadcasting
Keywords
- wealth
- consumerism
- semi-documentary
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Top Cast
Jennifer Gailus as Self
Scott Simon as Self
Olivia Martin as Self
Keaton Adams as Self
Glenn Stanton as Self
Joe Dominguez as Self
Vicki Robin as Self
Top Crew
John de Graaf · Director, Writer
Vivia Boe · Director, Editor
Cleven Ticeson · Editor
Gale Franko · Editor
Enrique Cerna · Executive Producer
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