Why Wal-Mart Works; and Why That Drives Some People C-R-A-Z-Y
Why Wal-Mart Works; and Why That Drives Some People C-R-A-Z-Y | |
---|---|
Directed by | |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Why Wal-Mart Works; and Why That Drives Some People C-R-A-Z-Y is a 2005 independent documentary film by and . It investigates the reasons behind the financial success of the Walmart Corporation. The documentary suggests that many criticisms of Walmart arise from feelings of jealousy over the company's success.[1]
The documentary Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price was released on the same day as Why Wal-Mart Works.[2]
Director Ron Galloway was quoted as saying, "I started making my film with no agenda, with no set outcome in mind. With the $85,000 of our own money my brother Robert and I spent to make my film, I couldn't afford an agenda. Why Wal-Mart Works positive tone is solely a product of my experience making it. My brother and I made Why Wal-Mart Works with almost no cooperation from Walmart. I say 'almost' because Walmart—after several failed attempts—did finally allow me into their stores and to interview some of their associates. They had no editorial oversight and I solicited no input from them. They're not even going to sell my movie in their stores!"[3]
Criticism[]
The documentary has been criticized for being biased and for its amateur production values.[4] Ron Galloway later turned against the Walmart company, following the implementation of wage caps for some workers.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Ron Galloway: Defending Wal-Mart". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- ^ "Documentaries Offer Two Views of Wal-Mart". NPR. Retrieved 2009-07-13.
- ^ "Why Wal-Mart Works Debuts on Capitol Hill and in Stores". Business Wire.
- ^ Gogoi, Pallavi. "Wal-Mart: A 'Reputation Crisis'" Business Week, October 31, 2006
- ^ "Annals of Spin: Selling Wal-Mart". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
External links[]
- English-language films
- 2005 films
- American documentary films
- American films
- Documentary films about business
- Walmart
- Documentary film stubs
- 2000s film stubs