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Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood

2007, 1h 6min
Documentary
Consuming Kids throws desperately needed light on the practices of a relentless multi-billion dollar marketing machine that now sells kids and their parents everything from junk food and violent video games to bogus educational products and the family car. Drawing on the insights of health care professionals, children's advocates, and industry insiders, the film focuses on the explosive growth of child marketing in the wake of deregulation, showing how youth marketers have used the latest advances in psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience to transform American children into one of the most powerful and profitable consumer demographics in the world. Consuming Kids pushes back against the wholesale commercialization of childhood, raising urgent questions about the ethics of children's marketing and its impact on the health and well-being of kids.
Country: United States
Cast:
Enola Aird,
Daniel Acuff,
Michael Brody
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  • Available in theaters: December 31, 2007

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Jeremy Earp
Director
Jeremy Earp
Writer
Adriana Barbaro
Director
Enola Aird
As herself
Daniel Acuff
As himself
Michael Brody
As himself

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Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood sheds light on the astronomical marketing strategies targeting children and their parents. The film delves into the detrimental impact of these tactics on children's well-being and health, featuring interviews with experts in healthcare and child advocacy. It highlights the exploitation of children's vulnerabilities by marketers who utilize cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to manipulate their consumers. The documentary provokes essential questions about the ethics behind marketing to children and its long-term consequences, making it a thought-provoking watch for anyone concerned about the future of our youth.

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Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood was released in theaters on December 31, 2007.

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