Minimalism: A Documentary

Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things follows the story of Ryan and Josh.

Friends since childhood, they each found 'success' in the high-flying corporate world but were desperately unhappy. Until they discovered minimalism.

The film is about the story we are fed - especially in the USA - that buying things will make us happy. That earning more, and working more, will makes us happy. That our lives are all about buying things.

Ryan and Josh (The Minimalists) bust apart this myth - through their own story and talking to authors, economics experts and normal people who have decided that enough is enough.

They say they're not evangelising or trying to convert anyone, but it's hard to see the movie and not be motivated to declutter your life. Perhaps I was already a convert. Either way, the documentary definitely opens our eyes to the consumerist message - how pervasive it is, and also how flawed it is.

Check out the trailer and see if your local library has the documentary. ~~If that's not an option, it's also on Netflix. You can rent or buy it digitally on iTunes or through Amazon. You can rent it on Google Play. If you prefer something physical you can buy it on DVD.~~
UPDATE: The full movie is now available for free on YouTube.

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