Consumer confidence has been low since September 11 2001. A sccessful war against Iraq was supposed to be the only way to restore that confidence - and our happiness. But is shopping our salvation? Do we have a choice? If the average 30 second commercial is supposed to make you BUY, this film will make you THINK every time you enter the store! Surplus is a forecefull award winning documentary with a unique approach to over-consumption. In this differently shot world journey, the filmmaker explores the subject through a very musical, cinematic and hilarious approach. And it goes fast. Surplus dares to portray the issue from an emotional rather than a factual perspective.