Affluenza (1997)
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.
- Date of release
- 1997-09-15
- TMDB
- 7.0 / 10 (3)
- Runtime
- 56m
- Genres
- Documentary, TV Movie
- Director
- John de Graaf, Vivia Boe
- Collection
- Affluenza Collection
Casting
- Jennifer Gailus — Self
- Scott Simon — Self
- Olivia Martin — Self
- Keaton Adams — Self
- Glenn Stanton — Self
- Joe Dominguez — Self
- Vicki Robin — Self
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