The New Corporation

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About this movie

Exposes how companies are desperately rebranding as socially responsible - and how that threatens democratic freedoms.

Ratings and reviews

Great ideas, a very important documentary and book. This is the middle ground or understanding between the "people" on the Left and the Right, while the Corporations try to manipulate both of us. If you think that is hyperbole, also check out Bakken's book Childhood Under Siege: How Big Business Targets Children, an extension of some of the issues and ideas put forth in the original "The Corporation" movie.

This hits the zeitgeist of the moment. Highlighting the parallels of the 2008 Occupy Wall-street to COVID-19. It is a full deep dive into the Corprotocracy Global Elite that have profited in the billions during this crisis while the citizens have suffered. It gives great insight into the political nature of the times with a thorough analysis of the historical factors that have led us to where we are today. Super well-done visually and the tone is serious, informative yet electric.

Abbot and Bakan have hit on what will soon be the core problem of our current society and economy -- the rampant and unethical power of corporations and their free rein to shape our world. Extremely relevant and something we will be referring to and learning from for years to come...