The League of Young Voters


The “Shopocalypse” is upon us — By Melanie Horton
December 14, 2007, 1:32 am
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Directed by Rob VanAlkemade; written by Mr. VanAlkemade, based on a story by Savitri D, Morgan Spurlock, Bill Talen and Mr. VanAlkemade; narrated by Alan Sklar; directors of photography, Alan Deutsch, Daniel Marracino, Martin Palafox, Alex Stikich and Mr. VanAlkemade; edited by Gavin Coleman, Stela Georgieva and Mr. VanAlkemade; music by William Moses; choir director and choreographer, James Solomon Benn; produced by Peter Hutchison, Stacey Offman and Mr. Spurlock; released by Warrior Poets Productions. In Manhattan at the Cinema Village, 22 East 12th Street, Greenwich Village. Running time: 90 minutes. This film is not rated.

What is it about Christmas holiday shopping that causes a 60-year-old woman to spit at a Best Buy clerk because they are sold out of Xboxes? Why is everyone so stressed out, feeling like they have to get everyone they know a gift they can’t afford and that the recipient probably doesn’t need?

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