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The Corporation

Name: The Corporation
Director: Mark Achbar, Jennifer Abbott
Released: 2003
Duration: 145 min

Representation Score

8.5/10

Excellent

2003

Director

Mark Achbar, Jennifer Abbott

Runtime

145 minutes

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The Corporation primarily serves as a critique of institutional structures rather than a study of specific identities. Its narrative structure highlights socioeconomic hierarchies and the ethical implications of global capitalism. While it does not center on LGBTQ+ or gender-based identities, it presents a global view of corporate impact. The use of psychological terms to describe organizational behavior is a sophisticated approach, though it may be seen as controversial.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Corporation have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary takes a neutral stance towards LGBTQ+ identities, avoiding harmful stereotypes. Instead, it focuses on the broader economic systems that affect everyone.

How does The Corporation portray gender?

Fair

The film emphasizes the psychological impact of corporate structures over traditional gender roles. It critiques systemic issues rather than individual gender dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Corporation?

Good

The film incorporates diverse voices from around the world, offering a global perspective on corporate influence. This approach avoids a narrow, Western viewpoint.

How does The Corporation represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film provides a critical look at Western capitalist institutions, portraying the pursuit of profit as a predatory force. It challenges the assumed morality of global markets.

Does The Corporation include disability representation?

Fair

The film uses psychological concepts to depict organizational behavior, avoiding clichéd representations of disability. It focuses on systemic issues rather than individual experiences.

Present on Screen

Illustrates the global reach of corporate influence.
Offers a deep critique of Western capitalist institutions.
Avoids clichéd identity-based stories by focusing on systemic issues.

Limited or Absent

Could include more representation and character development for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Does not explore gendered social hierarchies in depth.
Uses psychological metaphors rather than showing real-life experiences.

Official Synopsis

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.

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