Movies and TvShows featuring "regulatory-capture" theme.

Uncover the events that unfolded from March 2019 to December 2020, when two Boeing planes crashed, resulting in the loss of 346 lives. The grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX was inevitable after evidence of similar accidents emerged, despite initial resistance from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

Requiem for the American Dream is a documentary that delves into the political inequality and corporate power dynamics in America. It examines various factors such as greed, neoliberalism, and the impact of big business on democracy. The film also highlights the history of labor movements and the suppression faced by political activists. Through archival footage and insightful commentary, it offers a critique of the economic inequality and the concentration of wealth in the hands of the corporate elite.

Gasland Part II is a documentary that investigates the environmental and health consequences of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the gas industry. It explores the cover-ups, political infiltration, and propaganda used by big businesses to exploit natural resources while disregarding the well-being of communities and the environment. The film also highlights the loopholes in environmental policy and the collusion between the oil and gas industry and government agencies. Through aerial camera shots and personal testimonies, Gasland Part II reveals the devastating effects of toxic chemicals and toxic waste on groundwater, land, and the health of individuals. It emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable and renewable energy sources to combat climate change and protect the environment.

The Devil We Know (2018) is a documentary that exposes the dark secrets of a major chemical company. It unravels the story of how a small town in West Virginia became a toxic wasteland due to water pollution caused by the company. Through interviews, deposition footage, and archive material, the film reveals the devastating effects of chemical exposure on the community's health. A class-action lawsuit and a battle for justice against corporate greed ensue.

In an idyllic suburban neighborhood, Jerry runs his big business lemonade stand and has the market cornered, until ten-year-old Addie opens her own stand across the street. Competition equals war, and both sides use (and abuse) a government regulator to try and win. In the end, one special customer will decide their fate.