The Corporation
dir. Mark Achbar · 2003
Plot
Since the late 18th century American legal decision that the business corporation organizational model is legally a person, it has become a dominant economic, political and social force around the globe. This film takes an in-depth psychological examination of the organization model through various case studies. What the study illustrates is that in the its behaviour, this type of "person" typically acts like a dangerously destructive psychopath without conscience. Furthermore, we see the profound threat this psychopath has for our world and our future, but also how the people with courage, intelligence and determination can do to stop it.
Why watch
"The Corporation" offers a piercing examination of corporate personhood, revealing the chilling parallels between corporate behavior and psychopathy. This thought-provoking documentary challenges viewers to confront the moral implications of capitalism and inspires a call to action against systemic corruption.
Talking points
- the ethics of corporate personhood
- the psychological profile of corporations
- the impact of capitalism on society
- strategies for activism against corporate power