Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy

Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy

Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy

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Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy

2024

1h 25m

6.6(115 votes)

Documentary

Overview

This subversive documentary unpacks the tricks brands use to keep their customers consuming — and the real impact they have on our lives and the world.

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Netflix

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Production Companies

Grain Media

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Alison Quin

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David Broughton

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Gary Comerford

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Steve Thompson

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Peter Marchant

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Tonya Cornelisse

(voice)

Tonya Cornelisse

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Harry Ditson

(voice)

Harry Ditson

Acting

Dan Russell

(voice)

Dan Russell

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