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202146 minNRdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Corporate Responsibility Environmental Crime

Buzzkill

202146 minNRdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A mural depicting bees in Decatur, Georgia, commissioned by Bayer, sparks accusations of greenwashing from local residents concerned about corporate practices.

“The hive is alive”

Corporate Responsibility Environmental Crime

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A mural depicting bees in Decatur, Georgia, commissioned by Bayer, sparks accusations of greenwashing from local residents concerned about corporate practices.

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Ron Harrisdirector

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A mural of bees in Decatur, Georgia, commissioned by Bayer, sparks debate over corporate environmental practices. Local residents accuse the German pharmaceutical company of "greenwashing" as they question its commitment to sustainability. Through interviews and community discussions, Buzzkill presents the clash between corporate initiatives and genuine environmental advocacy. The film illustrates how a public art project can ignite significant conversations about corporate responsibility and ecological ethics. Directed by Ron Harris, the documentary runs for 46 minutes.

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