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You Need This

10.020251h 24mMovieDocumentary

A revealing film about the vicious cycle of consumerism and the destructive power of hyper-capitalism. Can we break the grip of the system before it is too late?

DirectorRyan Lough

WritersRyan Lough·Serra Naiman

ProducersIsidoor Roebers·Lea Fels

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ryan Lough

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Self

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