The Shock Doctrine

The film dissects the machinery of 'disaster capitalism' as theorized by Naomi Klein. It traces the shock doctrine's logic through natural disasters, military coups, and terrorist attacks, which serve as pretexts for radical economic upheaval. From Pinochet's Chile to post-Soviet Russia's privatization and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, a clear pattern emerges. Politicians and corporations exploit public disorientation to push through unpopular policies while societies are too stunned to resist. This is a journey through modern history where crisis is repackaged into a lucrative commodity.