Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price

Synopsis: The ethics of big business come under the spotlight in this documentary about the working practices of Wal-Mart, the world’s largest supermarket store. Owners of Asda stores in UK, this $100 billion American retailer has been expanding its operations globally and despite being one of the most powerful corporations in the world, it is also heavily criticised for business ethics. It has banned union activity and employs cheap labour in the developing world whilst accused of damaging the environment and destroying local communities. Interviews with workers and campaigners are mixed with comments from Wal-Mart’s CEO. The film also touches on a current local UK campaign at Queen’s Market in London’s East End.
DVD extras include: interview with director Robert Greenwald; additional interviews with Wal-Mart staff; extra scenes.
Language: English
Country: United States
Year of release: 2006
Year of production: 2005
Subjects: Business studies; Film Studies
Keywords: business ethics; documentary films; multinational corporations; retail businesses

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