description The Corporation Overview
The Corporation is a 2003 Canadian documentary film exploring the nature of the modern corporation. Co-written by Joel Bakan and directed by Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott, it examines the structure and influence of corporations as presented in the film’s accompanying book. The project originated from research conducted by University of British Columbia law professor Bakan.
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info The Corporation Specifications
| Country | Canada |
| Year | 2003 |
help The Corporation FAQ
Why does The Corporation compare a corporation to a psychopath?
The film applies a personality-disorder checklist to the legally defined corporation, treating it as though it were a person required to pursue its own interests. The comparison structures its discussion of exploitation, deception, and disregard for social costs.
Who made The Corporation?
Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott directed the documentary, with Joel Bakan serving as a writer. Bakan also wrote the related book The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power.
Which business figures appear in The Corporation?
The interview subjects include management thinker Peter Drucker, Interface founder Ray Anderson, and former Royal Dutch Shell executive Sir Mark Moody-Stuart. The film also includes critics such as Noam Chomsky and Naomi Klein.
Is there a follow-up to The Corporation?
Yes. The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel was released in 2020 and was again directed by Joel Bakan and Jennifer Abbott, with Bakan also appearing on screen.
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