The Merchants of Cool(2001)
How businesses market to American teenagers, and the effect they have together on popular culture.
The Merchants of Cool Synopsis
A documentary on the marketing of pop culture to Teenagers.
The Merchants of Cool (2001) is a documentary, history and music film directed by Barak Goodman, released on February 27, 2001 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Douglas Rushkoff, Christina Aguilera, Greg Berlanti and Jessica Biel. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Barak Goodman
- Writers:
- Rachel Dretzin
- Producers:
- Barak Goodman, Sam Bailey, Rachel Dretzin
- Cinematographer:
- Buddy Squires
- Status:
- Released
The Merchants of Cool Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douglas Rushkoff
as Self
Christina Aguilera
as Self
Greg Berlanti
as Self
Jessica Biel
as Self
Adam Carolla
as Self
Fred Durst
as Self
Malcolm Gladwell
as Self
Carson Daly
as Self
- Lewis Goldstein
Lewis Goldstein
as Self
Shaggy 2 Dope
as Shaggy 2 Dope
- Brian Graden
Brian Graden
as Self
Tom Green
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Barak Goodman, written by Rachel Dretzin, produced by Barak Goodman, Sam Bailey and Rachel Dretzin.
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The Merchants of Cool Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Merchants of Cool – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Merchants of Cool online?
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Who stars in The Merchants of Cool?
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The main cast of The Merchants of Cool (2001) includes Douglas Rushkoff, Christina Aguilera, Greg Berlanti, Jessica Biel and Adam Carolla. The film was directed by Barak Goodman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Merchants of Cool released?
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The Merchants of Cool was released on February 27, 2001 and runs for 55m.
Is The Merchants of Cool worth watching?
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The Merchants of Cool (2001) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.