| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 15, 1997 |
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| Director: | |
| Writer: | John de Graaf |
| Genres: | Documentary, TV Movie |
| Keywords | wealth, semi-documentary, consumerism |
| Production Companies | KCTS Television, Oregon Public Broadcasting |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 04, 2025 (Update) Entered: May 02, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Jennifer Gailus | Self |
| Scott Simon | Self |
| Olivia Martin | Self |
| Keaton Adams | Self |
| Glenn Stanton | Self |
| Joe Dominguez | Self |
| Vicki Robin | Self |
| Name | Job |
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| Restituto C. Bagcal | Sound Mixer, Sound |
| Merle Carey | Sound Mixer, Sound |
| Vivia Boe | Editor |
| James R. Craig | Graphic Designer |
| John de Graaf | Writer, Editor |
| Linda Eidemiller | Sound Mixer, Sound |
| Toby Higashi | Sound Mixer, Sound |
| Dave Hussey | Sound Mixer, Sound |
| Lisa Moore | Graphic Designer |
| Laurel Spellman | Production Assistant |
| Bill Ward | Sound Mixer |
| Gene Koon | Sound Mixer, Sound |
| Myron Partman | Sound Mixer, Sound |
| Bill Ward | Sound |
| Helen Davis | Production Assistant |
| Gale Franko | Editor |
| Charlie Hickenley | Editor |
| Cleven Ticeson | Editor |
| Sheila M. Espinoza | Music |
| Evy Mcdonald | Production Assistant |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Vivia Boe | Producer |
| Enrique Cerna | Executive Producer |
| John de Graaf | Producer |
| Francine Strickwerda | Associate Producer |
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