The Fisherman and the Banker

This documentary offers an incredibly thorough and detailed examination of how large institutions can abuse their power through unethical behavior at the ground level. Even as someone familiar with stories of corruption, I was still taken aback by just how open, cavalier, and egregious some of the examples were.

In an era where trust in institutions is at an all-time low, this film provides a live case study of why that's the case.

The documentary prompts viewers to imagine a counterfactual world where these institutions and companies behave differently, and it left me wondering why the outcomes are often so adversarial, despite the widespread promotion of business in society and ESG principles.

It's a must-watch for anyone curious about how things really work behind the scenes, and it's rare to witness a story unfold over the span of a decade like this.