Do I Need This? a documentary film

On Thursday, Dec. 5th, 2024, Greening Greenfield presented the award-winning documentary, “Do I Need This?” which on its surface, is a joyride through American consumption habits but, at its core, is a deep reflection of the true sources of happiness.  Are you  caught in the trap of Consumerism, especially with the holidays coming?

From the Luna Park Productions website:  “Do I Need This? is a quirky and relatable award-winning documentary film about American excess, and the stuff from which happiness is truly made. The timely, humorous, and moving film delicately interweaves the filmmaker’s complicated relationship to her family possessions, together with a journey into the homes and minds of her fellow Americans – from a woman who hoards and hides it, to a Buddhist monk, and a colorful group of characters in between.

While the film is motivated by the filmmaker’s concern for the dire environmental challenges facing our planet, the focus is not on human consumers’ impact on nature, but instead on our human nature to consume. Viewers will never again have the luxury of buying something new without stopping to ask themselves, “do I really need this?”

A lively discussion followed the film and a handy guide to waste reduction materials and local resources was distributed.  You may access that guide HERE.