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Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse (2018): Cast

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Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse is a 2018 documentary directed by Jeremy Earp, starring Sut Jhally. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.

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Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 2m (62 min)
Director
Jeremy Earp
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse About?

The premise of Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse without spoilers.

Media scholar Sut Jhally continues his exploration of advertising's impact, following his previous work, ADVERTISING AND THE END OF THE WORLD. This sequel examines the personal and environmental consequences of pervasive advertising, commercial culture, and American consumerism. From the early 20th century to today’s fully commercialized society, Jhally reveals a recurring theme: the promise that corporate brands and consumer goods lead to happiness. The film investigates how this narrative, supported by substantial financial investment and innovative creative strategies, obscures the damaging effects of escalating consumption.

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Cast & crew

Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse Cast

Sut Jhally stars in Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse. Directed by Jeremy Earp.

From the director

More from Jeremy Earp

More films directed by Jeremy Earp, best-rated first: Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11, Fear & the Selling of American Empire, War Made Easy: How Presidents & Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death, Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL and Digital Disconnect.

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Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse.

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Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse?

Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

When was Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse released?

Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse was released on March 20, 2018.

Who directed Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse?

Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse was directed by Jeremy Earp.

More films by Jeremy Earp

Who is in the cast of Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse?

Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse stars Sut Jhally.

Does Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse have a post-credit scene?

No. Advertising at the Edge of the Apocalypse has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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