NFB Collection
Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price
Film: Documentary
This title is an acquisition.
Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price is a feature length documentary that uncovers a retail giant's assault on families and American values. The film dives into the deeply personal stories and everyday lives of families and communities struggling to fight a goliath. A working mother is forced to turn to public assistance to provide healthcare for her two small children. A Missouri family loses its business after Wal-Mart is given over $2 million to open its doors down the road. A mayor struggles to equip his first responders after Wal-Mart pulls out and relocates just outside the city limits. A community in California unites, takes on the giant, and wins!
Bonus:
A shorter 20-minute version
Behind the Scenes documentary
Director's commentary
8 parody commercials
The Spoofmakers
Four additional videos not in the film -Canada, England, Our Moral Voices, and Don't Mourn...Take Action!
Subject categories
- Industry and Commerce > Chambes of CommerceTrade and CommerceWork and Labour Relations
- Economics > ConsumerismEmployment and UnemploymentWork Issues