Movie · Affluenza Collection

Affluenza (1997)

• September 15, 1997
• 56m

• Documentary
• TV Movie

Overview

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.

Directors

John de Graaf, Vivia Boe

Writers

John de Graaf

Starring

Jennifer Gailus, Scott Simon, Olivia Martin