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Critic Simran Hans
rated 8

...[a] nuanced critique of the pursuit of money and success.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Hannah Strong
rated 8

This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given that this film feels so personal to Greenfield – it’s less about wealth as a abstract concept and more her personal connection to it.

Read full review at Little White Lies
Critic Jens Peterson
rated 8

...en berättelse om hur drömmen om ekonomisk framgång förstör människor. Om ett porrifierat och materiellt samhälle.

Read full review at Aftonbladet
Critic Patrick Sølberg
rated 7

...et globalt indblik i kapitalismens fortærende konsekvenser.

Read full review at Soundvenue

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Lauren Greenfield's documentary "Generation Wealth" offers a deep dive into the troubling world of materialism and its impact on contemporary society. Through her lens, we witness the all-consuming desire for wealth, status, and image, as people sacrifice their well-being and relationships in pursuit of an unattainable dream. This thought-provoking film exposes the dark underbelly of late-stage capitalism, revealing the emptiness and superficiality of a culture obsessed with appearances. A reflection on the human cost of greed and the corruption of the American Dream, "Generation Wealth" is a powerful and unsettling indictment of our times.

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