The New Rulers of The World
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John Pilger examines the effects of globalization and turns the spotlight on Indonesia. Indonesia is a country described by the World Bank as a model pupil until its globalized economy collapsed in 1998.
Similar information is covered in John Perkins‘ book Confessions of an Economic Hit Man 
This film examines the use of sweatshop factories on behalf of famous brand names like Nike.
Who are the real beneficiaries of the globalized economy? Who really rules the world now? Is it governments or a handful of huge companies? The Ford Motor Company alone is bigger than the economy of South Africa. Enormously rich men, like Bill Gates, have a wealth greater than all of Africa.
John Pilger takes a look at the World Trade Organization (WTO), who is operating like a quasi independent world government. A government looking out for global corporate interests–not individual people.
At the end of this film John Pilger calls for the end of the IMF, WTO, and World Bank. He suggests they should be replaced by democratically accountable organizations. John Pilger then quotes a document from the United States Space Command. The document states:
The globalization of the world economy will continue. With a widening of haves and have nots, only military dominance will protect America’s commercial interests.
“Why should we except this? Why should our children have to face these divisions and dangers. None of them are God given. All of them can be changed.”
This film can be purchase in the U.S. through Bullfrog Films for personal viewing for $29.95, but Bullfrog Films also offers a $39 version The $39 price includes a public viewing license so you can show the film in public. The one stipulation is you can not charge admission. Local Film Societies are a great screening option as well as local libraries. Good promotion options are local radio, handing out flyers, and public service announcements in local papers.
No I do not make any money, if you buy this film.
For related material on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund watch this John Perkins Interview.
Timothy Geithner
Note, Barack Obama’s pick for Treasury Secretary is Timothy Geithner who was working for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when he failed to pay $34,000.00 in taxes.
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