Review of The Yes Men (2003) by Mara T — 02 Mar 2016

Two likeable lads take on the big corporations. Posing as representatives of the World Trade Organisation they satirise the Organisation's operations as it promotes international trade agreements that allow corporations to override a nation's policies and eventually create a greater divide between developed and developing countries.

The message is still relevant as nations are being asked again to ratify another international trade agreement that will limit a nation's legal system from protectingi its citizens from multinational companies running roughshod over their rights.

I loved the team involved in putting this whole satire/show together. Their audacity is wonderful.

What is missing however is more context/background of the activities of the WTO and the horrible outcomes of these activities. This would have led to a greater impact for the Yes Men's antics. Including footage of Michael Moore was not enough.

Kudos to Herb Alpert for financially supporting the group. I take it they were being serious about this? We didn't actually get to see Mr Alpert.