Do I Need This?

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Do I Need This?

2022

1h 3m

Documentary

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'Do I Need This?' is a documentary film about American excess and the stuff from which happiness is truly made. On the surface it is a joyride through American consumption habits, but at its core, it is a deep reflection on aging, family, and happiness.

Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

A humorous meditation on materialism from hoarding to Marie Kondo-style ascetism...

Feb 27, 2023

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Sabina Dana Plasse

Film Threat

Up close and personal, Schermerhorn captures many emotional and precious family moments that provided her parents with dignity.

Rated: 8/10

Apr 15, 2022

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Kate Schermerhorn

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Kate Schermerhorn

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Vicente Franco

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Vicente Franco

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Elizabeth Finlayson

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Cesar Maria

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'Do I Need This?' is a documentary film about American excess and the stuff from which happiness is truly made. On the surface it is a joyride through American consumption habits, but at its core, it is a deep reflection on aging, family, and happiness.

Director: Kate Schermerhorn
Producer: Kate Schermerhorn, Vicente Franco
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 3m