Why Wal-Mart Works; and Why That Drives Some People C-R-A-Z-Y
American film
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Directed by | Ron Galloway |
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 Ron and Robert David Galloway . 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 .
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