Gr. 10-Adult
A film by David Donnenfield and Kevin White
"Recommended. A short introduction to the history of anti-trust laws... best suited for a high school to undergraduate audience... a good discussion starter on ethics in an entry-level business class."
- Educational Media Reviews Online
"As a quick overview of antitrust law cases - past and present - this should be of interest to both students of corporate law and history buffs."
- Video Librarian
"This movie lays out the issue [antitrust] in a very clear and balanced way that is also entertaining."
- Robert Pitofsky, Former Chairman of US Federal Trade Commission, Professor at Georgetown University Law School
"I teach a freshman Business Law course . . . Last year, when someone told me about Fair Fight, I decided to change my syllabus. I told the students to skim (rather than read) the text, but to watch the video."
- Eli Bortman, Lecturer in law, Babson College
"Fair Fight in the Marketplace is an amazing documentary, informative and entertaining, that shows why competition is so important and how urgently the antitrust laws are needed."
- Joan Claybrook, President, Public Citizen, Former Director of the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Winner: CINE Golden Eagle
Winner: Silver Telly
Broadcast on PBS
K-12 Schools, Public Libraries, & Non-Profits: $95
Colleges, Institutions, & Businesses: $145
Fair Fight in the Marketplace provides an engaging look at our antitrust laws that give protection to both American consumers and businesses. The half-hour program also considers a more fundamental question: can a set of regulations created by the Sherman Act at the end of the 19th century be relevant in today’s era of digital technology and high-speed communications?
Hosted by NPR and Fox News commentator Mara Liasson, the program provides a short, colorful history of the antitrust laws in America and features three recent case studies—
- Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) leading a worldwide price-fixing conspiracy
(the focus of the movie "The Informant", starring Matt Damon -- see below) - Mylan Pharmaceuticals cutting off supplies to competitors to inflate prices
- Microsoft’s bullying of Netscape to capture the internet browser market
Distinguished authorities in law and economics offer context and commentary, while noted business journalists provide special insights and bring a seemingly impenetrable subject into meaningful focus. Victims from the corporate schemes relate the impact on their lives and give viewers a sense of how antitrust laws affect everyday matters like product pricing, selection, and quality.
With the challenges we face in today’s global economy, there is considerable value in helping students understand the modern landscape of antitrust legislation and corporate practices. The educational edition of this program features considerable web content that provides the user with a wealth of action opportunity and supplemental information. Optimized for educational use, this DVD version of Fair Fight in the Marketplace has been paired with comprehensive webresources for the classroom, empowering teachers to present this topic in a thorough and organized manner, while also giving students an easy-to-use, one-stop resource online for reading assignments or test preparation.
- DVD includes two versions of the film:
- - the full, uninterrupted 30 minute version
- - a version divided into 5 segments, each with introduction by Tom Papageorge, lead LA County Deputy District Attorney for Consumer Protection
- Full curriculum to the film and additional educational resources available here: http://www.fairfightfilm.org/learn.html
— Matt Damon Movie Based on the ADM Case in "Fair Fight in the Marketplace" —
"The Informant",starring Matt Damon, recounts the story of whistle-blower, Mark Whitacre, who worked with the FBI to expose the worldwide price-fixing conspiracy of ADM. See The Informant movie trailer at http://theinformantmovie.com/, then learn about how ADM violated antitrust law and affected consumers in "Fair Fight in the Marketplace." This one-two film punch is an excellent opportunity for students and teachers to learn about antitrust and our economic and enforcement systems.