The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard (environmental activist) is a unique presentation of our material economy. The 20 minute film produced by Free Range Studios begins with two easy questions, “Where does all the stuff we buy come from, and where does it go when we throw it out?” Annie then speaks of the true cost of our material consumption and examines the costs of extraction, production, distribution, consumption and disposal. Then, brilliantly she isolates the moment in time where the mania of consumption began.

The film is an engaging story, both humorous and frightening. As Americans it is clearly identified that we shop and shop and shop and our primary identity is no longer one of a mother, a sister, a worker but that of a consumer. I encourage everyone to watch this film to see the links between our stuff and how they have affected our communities at home and around the world. You may look at all your stuff in a different way. But most importantly I assure you that the film will teach you something.

To view this film, go to The Story of Stuff

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