There is a GREAT documentary on Sundance channel called 'The Corporation'. It really effectively dissects the objectives, tactics, and impact of corporations and business across a variety of aspects of life.
To anyone interested in economics, business, and the impact of capitalism on humanity - it's a GREAT investment of your time to watch/record/TIVO it. The next showings are Monday, January 16 at 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
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