Name: The Men Who Made Us Spend
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014-07-12
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Jacques Peretti

Realistic look at consumerism and our habits

The Men Who Made Us Spend is a powerful and well-structured documentary. It shows how modern society has become addicted to buying and replacing things, and how companies and marketing play a big role in creating this cycle. Jacques Peretti explains complicated ideas in a way that is easy to follow.

What I liked most is how the film connects history, psychology, and business. The part about planned obsolescence was especially eye-opening - many products are not made to last, but to be replaced, so we keep spending.

Overall, it is very balanced, informative, and it makes you stop and think about your own choices. After watching, I found myself questioning many habits.

Recommended to anyone who wants to understand consumer culture better.

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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Todays newest is tomorrows trash. Jacques Peretti investigates planned obsolescing made to things not to last, and how we are made to buy the newest, though we really don't need it. Meet the men behind our urge to consume.

Jacques Peretti in The Men Who Made Us Spend (2014)

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