The Rise of Disaster Capitalism
'The Rise of Disaster Capitalism' features Naomi Klein explaining the ideas and research behind her bestselling book, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism. In this riveting lecture and interview, Klein challenges and exposes the popular myth of the free market economy's peaceful global victory Around the world there are people with power who are cashing in on chaos, exploiting bloodshed and catastrophe to brutally implement their policies. They are the shock doctors. From Chile in 1973 to Iraq today, this is the chilling tale of how a few are making a killing while more are getting killed.
Year: 2009
Genre: Political Docos
Country: USA
Starring: Naomi Klein
Duration: 77 Minutes
Location in store: Documentary (Political)
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