Corporation

THE CORPORATION is a well-organized and deeply fascinating documentary about the growing prominence of large global businesses, and the way that their decisions are impacting the world. The film shows how corporations have ballooned in size and power since the industrial revolution, and explains the laws and loopholes that allow them to remain nearly unaccountable for their actions. If they break a law, they are willing to admit guilt and pay the fine, because the profits outweigh the penalties. Therefore, they continue to cause serious environmental problems by dumping waste into rivers and oceans and by depleting natural resources, resulting in irreversible damage to the earth which also poses a serious threat to human life. Beyond environmental issues, the film shows how corporations exploit underpaid laborers in third world countries, violate basic human rights, make deals with foreign countries who are known enemies of the U.S., and in some instances perpetuate fascist regimes. Valuable, informative...

Key Information
Available Formats		DVD
Directors		Jennifer Abbott
UPC		795975106535
Genre		Education/General Interest
MPAA Rating		Not Rated
Release Date		2004
Running Time		2hr 25min
Languages
Original Language		English
DVD Editions
		DVD2hr 25minZeitgeist Films Ltd.April 05, 2005Not Rated795975106535
Credits
Screenwriter		Joel Bakan
Professional Reviews
		(11/01/2004, p.46, Richard Kelly): "THE CORPORATION is deadly serious, and will grip and maybe galvanize any audience prepared to stick with it."