"Affluenza" documentary

dapooh1 · 03-19-2008, 09:52 AM

I had read about the "Affluenza" documentary on PBS, but I had never been able to find a copy to watch without having to buy the video/DVD. I just stumbled across the video on YouTube and was able to watch it for free. The documentary is about ten years old now, but I think it's still an accurate assessment of our modern consumerism.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-dib6hSlcU

If you have trouble finding links to successive segments of the video, do a search for "affluenza part". There are a total of six parts to the video.

I'm afraid that I've been back-sliding the last few years on my plan to follow the simple living philosophy.

Gootsy · 03-19-2008, 10:26 AM

Yeah I d/led this a few months ago. Is good.

Also liked "Maxed Out" a lot.

Finally_Frugal · 03-19-2008, 02:47 PM

Yayyyyyy! Thanks so much for this post! I placed a hold on this at my local library about three months ago, and still haven't received it. Now I can watch in the comfort of my own home.

p.s. the book is AWESOME. One of the few I've actually purchased (other than Your Money or Your Life) over the past year.

indieretailer · 03-19-2008, 03:06 PM

Thanks for the post and link to youtube.

The co-author of Affluenza, David Wann, has a new book [u]Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle.[u] I'm reading the book now and it truly drives the idea of how to create an enjoyable, sustainable lifestyle

kav122 · 03-19-2008, 06:08 PM

What a great documentary!

72Tiger · 03-19-2008, 06:31 PM

What Would Jesus Buy? is another good one.

Finally_Frugal · 03-24-2008, 11:50 AM

You may all have heard of this one, too, but just in case:

The Story of Stuff
http://www.storyofstuff.com/

Gootsy · 03-24-2008, 04:53 PM

Watched 'what would jesus buy.' Was good. But I kinda wish ther was less billy. and more interviews of people, or stats. billys voice when performing got a little old fast.

kav122 · 03-25-2008, 03:27 AM

Gootsy-Where did you watch it? I looked on youtube and could only find trailers and whatnot.

Finally Frugal-I haven't heard of that one, I will watch it, too! Thanks!

Gootsy · 03-25-2008, 08:54 AM

I got it from a torrent site (so, I downloaded it).

www.isohunt.com's the site I went to.

03-19-2008, 09:52 AM	#1
dapooh1 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (12)	"Affluenza" documentary I had read about the "Affluenza" documentary on PBS, but I had never been able to find a copy to watch without having to buy the video/DVD. I just stumbled across the video on YouTube and was able to watch it for free. The documentary is about ten years old now, but I think it's still an accurate assessment of our modern consumerism. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-dib6hSlcU If you have trouble finding links to successive segments of the video, do a search for "affluenza part". There are a total of six parts to the video. I'm afraid that I've been back-sliding the last few years on my plan to follow the simple living philosophy.

03-19-2008, 02:47 PM	#3
Finally_Frugal Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (12)	Yayyyyyy! Thanks so much for this post! I placed a hold on this at my local library about three months ago, and still haven't received it. Now I can watch in the comfort of my own home. p.s. the book is AWESOME. One of the few I've actually purchased (other than Your Money or Your Life) over the past year. __________________ http://www.finallyfrugal.blogspot.com/

03-19-2008, 03:06 PM	#4
indieretailer Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Reputation: (12)	Thanks for the post and link to youtube. The co-author of Affluenza, David Wann, has a new book [u]Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle.[u] I'm reading the book now and it truly drives the idea of how to create an enjoyable, sustainable lifestyle __________________ Jennifer (and John) www.DollarCardMarketing.com - Customized $100 Dollar Bill drop cards for your business.

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Finally_Frugal Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (12)	You may all have heard of this one, too, but just in case: The Story of Stuff http://www.storyofstuff.com/ __________________ http://www.finallyfrugal.blogspot.com/

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03-19-2008, 10:26 AM	#2
Gootsy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (24)	Yeah I d/led this a few months ago. Is good. Also liked "Maxed Out" a lot.

03-19-2008, 06:08 PM	#5
kav122 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 527 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (243)	What a great documentary!

03-19-2008, 06:31 PM	#6
72Tiger Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (38)	What Would Jesus Buy? is another good one.

03-24-2008, 04:53 PM	#8
Gootsy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (24)	Watched 'what would jesus buy.' Was good. But I kinda wish ther was less billy. and more interviews of people, or stats. billys voice when performing got a little old fast.

03-25-2008, 03:27 AM	#9
kav122 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 527 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (243)	Gootsy-Where did you watch it? I looked on youtube and could only find trailers and whatnot. Finally Frugal-I haven't heard of that one, I will watch it, too! Thanks!

03-25-2008, 08:54 AM	#10
Gootsy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (24)	I got it from a torrent site (so, I downloaded it). www.isohunt.com's the site I went to.

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