The Corporation Questions

1 ) What is the principal purpose of this documentary?

The purpose of this movie is to make you ask questions about Corporations. It is also to show the development of a "living" business corporation from a legal thing that started as a government-chartered institution, to the rise of the modern commercial institution entitled to the legal rights of an actual person, that it is now. One theme is its assessment of corporations as people, the result of a Supreme Court case in 1886 which led to corporations having the same rights as human beings.

2) What does the film critique? How do you know that?

This movie critiques how all corporations only have "The Bottom Line". How much money can they make? They are to put "The Bottom Line" above everything, including the public good. It's not a law of nature. It's a decision. They care only for the short-term profit. A corporation's only obligation is to themselves. I know this because everyone seems to believe it and it says so in the film.

3) What methods did the filmmaker use to increase public awareness about Corporate responsibility and affect people’s beliefs and behavior?

They interviewed multiple people, some from corporations, and even regular people that were passing by. Through vignettes and interviews, The Corporation examines and criticizes corporate business practices.

4) Which methods of theirs did you think were most effective in supporting their position on corporate responsibility. Why?

I think the interviews are effective enough to support their position on corporate responsibility. I think this because if the people are honest (and why wouldn't they be?), then what they say is really how things are.

5) Did you have any issues with this documentary? What were some parts that you did not agree with, or question. Why?

I did not have any issues with this documentary. I am not interested in any documentaries, and this was no exception. Therefore I did not raise any questions.

6) Describe another film you have watched that had an impact on your values. How and why did that happen?

Honestly, How to Train Your Dragon. It teaches that no one should judge others based on appearance and and rumors. Instead, think positive of others, or don't think about them at all. You also should never underestimate someone. Just because they may seem cold or dark, doesn't mean they an't be kind and caring, and vice-versa.