Encirclement - Neo-Liberalism Ensnares Democracy
2008 · 2h 40m
Documentary
Directed by
Richard Brouillette
Overview
Using the reflections and analysis of many renowned intellectuals, this documentary draws a portrait of neoliberal ideology and examines the various mechanisms used to impose its dictates throughout the world.
Director and cast
- Richard Brouillette Director
- Noam Chomsky as Noam Chomsky
- Ignacio Ramonet as Ignacio Ramonet
- Normand Baillargeon as Normand Baillargeon
- Bernard Maris as Oncle Bernard
- Omar Aktouf as Himself
- Susan George as Herself
- Michel Chossudovsky as Himself
- François Denord Cast
- François Brune Cast
- Martin Masse Cast
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