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Bullfrog Films
P.O. Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
Tel: 610/779-8226
Fax: 610/370-1978
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Escape from Affluenza
Simple living and its rewards.
56 minutes
DVD version with special features available - see below
Color
Closed Captioned
Grade Level: 6-12, College, Adult
US Release Date: 1998
Copyright Date: 1998
ISBN (VHS): 1-56029-756-5
ISBN (DVD): 1-59458-133-9
Produced by Vivia Boe and John de Graaf
A co-production of KCTS and John de Graaf
Hosted by Wanda Urbanska
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"ESCAPE FROM AFFLUENZA is...easily recommended."
Video Librarian
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NOTE: This program is available on home video for personal use only. Please order under Home Video.
This video shows audiences how to declare their independence from the epidemic of rampant consumerism and materialism ailing Americans and our environment by adopting the practices of simple living.
Like AFFLUENZA, this sequel uses expert commentary, thought-provoking vignettes and humor to show how people can reduce their consumption and simplify their lives.
With stories of real people from Seattle to the Netherlands who have altered their lifestyles and re-discovered the joy of living, ESCAPE FROM AFFLUENZA offers the antidote to debt, stress, time-pressure and possession-overload.
DVD version: The DVD contains the following special features updating the information provided by the original film: * 3 filmed interviews with author Vicki Robin, consumer credit counselor Bill Liendecker, and voluntary simplicity expert Cecile Andrews * 7 Adbusters "Uncommercials" * Teacher's Guide and separate Viewer's Guide in PDF format on the DVD-ROM portion of the disc.
Study guide available
Awards:
Honorable Mention, Columbus International Film & Video Festival
Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
Bodrum International Environmental Film Festival, Turkey
Reviews:
"This video...brings thoughtfulness and humor, down-to-earth practicality and visionary hopes to the work of recovery. If you are in the early stages of wanting to live differently, watch ESCAPE FROM AFFLUENZA. You'll find you have company, and you'll have an idea what to do next." Earthlight
"It is notable that both films are upbeat (even while introducing lots of worrisome information) because of their light touch, and the way they introduce us to lots of people who are making many changes in their lives. They avoid a grim this-is-the-only-way-to-live legalism." Quaker Life
"ESCAPE FROM AFFLUENZA is...easily recommended." Video Librarian
Related Subjects:
American Studies
Communications
Consumer Economics
Consumerism
Economics
Environment
Environmental Ethics
Home Economics
Marketing
Media Literacy
Simple Living
Social Science
Sociology
Solutions
Voluntary Simplicity
Related Links:
Escape from Affluenza web site
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