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Documentary Explores Mark Fisher's Hauntology and Capitalist Realism

4/17/2026

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The documentary We Are Making a Film About Mark Fisher examines hauntology and his critique of capitalist realism.
It shows Fisher's belief that modern society is haunted by unfulfilled futures.
Capitalist Realism gained traction posthumously, selling over 250,000 copies.
The film is self-funded and grassroots, disseminating Fisher's lesser-known concepts and acid communism's influence on artists.

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Story summary

The documentary We Are Making a Film About Mark Fisher examines hauntology and his critique of capitalist realism.
It shows Fisher's belief that modern society is haunted by unfulfilled futures.
Capitalist Realism gained traction posthumously, selling over 250,000 copies.
The film is self-funded and grassroots, disseminating Fisher's lesser-known concepts and acid communism's influence on artists.