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The Yes Men

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This documentary showcases the beginnings of the "Yes Men," a parody group started by Mike Bonanno and Andy Bichlbaum, who initially set up a fake World Trade Organization website to spoof the hypocrisy of the group. Gradually, conferences and news media started to contact the two men thinking they were the actual WTO. Mike and Andy began impersonating members of the WTO at these events, using exaggerated and callous statements to satirize the actions of the organization.

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Shining a spotlight on activists as unorthodox as they are entertaining, The Yes Men proves advocating for social change can be seriously funny.

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Joshua Rothkopf In These Times Hilariously, The Yes Men follows a subversive group of well-organized activists posing as guest speakers... Mar 16, 2020 Full Review Sukhdev Sandhu Daily Telegraph (UK) Its willingness to mock not just the men in power suits but the journos and news organisations who swallow their FTSE gibberish is salutary indeed. Apr 1, 2019 Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Inspiring and shows just how far a couple of guys, a few computers, and a good sense of humor can go. Rated: 3/5 Oct 19, 2004 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...the filmmakers don't have a solid plan for bringing the Yes Men's story to the big screen... Rated: 2/4 Dec 14, 2013 Full Review Jay Antani Cinema Writer As activists, the Yes Men are about as effective as an article in the satirical weekly, The Onion, or any episode of Phil Hendry's radio show Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 17, 2010 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Uproarious subversive documentary that targets the World Trade Organization. Rated: A- Oct 21, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bulgantamir B It was very good movie. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review Bahad j The movie was a very exciting adventure from start to finish Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review Audience Member Amazing Documentary! It shows how corporations are corrupt in a funny manner. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Exposing the trash who run our corporations. It's crazy the press they manage to get. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Love these guys! I donated to their Kickstarter to get this going, pleased to see it on screen. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Dan Ollman

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Sarah Price

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Chris Smith

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Andy Bichlbaum

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Mike Bonanno

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Synopsis This documentary showcases the beginnings of the "Yes Men," a parody group started by Mike Bonanno and Andy Bichlbaum, who initially set up a fake World Trade Organization website to spoof the hypocrisy of the group. Gradually, conferences and news media started to contact the two men thinking they were the actual WTO. Mike and Andy began impersonating members of the WTO at these events, using exaggerated and callous statements to satirize the actions of the organization.
Director
Dan Ollman, Sarah Price, Chris Smith
Producer
Sarah Price, Chris Smith
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Yes Men Films LLC
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 24, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 19, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$199.0K
Runtime
1h 20m
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