Monday, November 3, 2008
The Corporation
I can't believe I haven't seen this documentary yet, because it's right up my alley. To be honest, I'm not usually a fan of Michael Moore's films as I think he tends to discredit himself by using clips out of context for more shock effect. Even when I agree with alot of his ideas, I don't like his methodology. And this is not a Michael Moore film, which is probably why I really like it. He only has a part. The most powerful part of this doc, idea-wise, is the exploration of the corporation as a person, which it is under law. The film makes a powerful point that if corporations are people, they would be clinically defined psychopaths - no concern for others, no room for guilt, etc. Many, in fact, have been charged with felonies. It was interesting that they did pretty much the same thing with logos in the opening, that I tried to do with my experimental film on the corporatocracy.
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That really does seem like a great video. I've known for awhile that corporations are entities that are supposed to be subject to the same laws as we are, but because of their influence, power, and wealth, they are able to get away with so so so much more. That film seems like it will be a great eye opener for some people, especially all of my business major friends.
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