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Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren (2006): Cast

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Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren is a 2006 documentary directed by Carl Christman, starring Bruce Gilman, Greg Dickinson and Archie Bray. It runs 50 minutes.

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Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren (2006) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
50 min
Director
Carl Christman
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren About?

The premise of Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren without spoilers.

The film offers a critique of American patriotism and consumerism, spotlighting absurd gestures like discarding French wine and waving Chinese‑made flags. It argues these acts stem from a consumption‑driven culture that harms democracy and humanity, and, with insights from a scholar and an activist, links consumerism to patriotic expression.

Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren Themes & Keywords

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  • consumerism
  • patriotism
  • democracy
  • symbolism
  • protest
  • political engagement
  • advertising
  • sacrifice
  • hypocrisy
  • bumper sticker
  • superficiality
  • iraq invasion
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  • hollow symbolism
  • long title
  • food in title
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Cast & crew

Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren Cast

Bruce Gilman leads the cast, with Greg Dickinson and Archie Bray. Directed by Carl Christman.

From the director

More from Carl Christman

One more film directed by Carl Christman: Selling God.

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Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren?

Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren runs 50 minutes.

When was Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren released?

Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren was released in 2006.

Who directed Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren?

Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren was directed by Carl Christman.

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Who is in the cast of Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren?

Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren stars Bruce Gilman, Greg Dickinson and Archie Bray.

Does Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren have a post-credit scene?

No. Freedom Fries: And Other Stupidity We’ll Have to Explain to Our Grandchildren has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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