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Deep Dive: Secret City (2012)

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Secret City
The film focuses on the City of London, a historic area with around 7,000 residents, which operates independently from the larger London metropolis of approximately 8 million people. It examines the role of the Corporation of London, an institution that predates Parliament, in shaping British economic policy and maintaining the city's status as a global financial center. The film presents how the Corporation controls numerous tax havens worldwide, influencing the broader financial landscape and revealing the power dynamics that govern economic decisions in the United Kingdom. Through its exploration of the City of London, the film addresses themes of secrecy and corporatocracy, raising questions about the democratic implications of such concentrated power. It provides insight into the economic crisis and the role the Corporation plays in it, making the viewer consider the impact of these institutions on everyday life and the economy at large.

Why Watch

  • •Find out how the Corporation of London shapes economic policy.
  • •See the connection between tax havens and financial power.
  • •Meet the institutions influencing the UK's economic landscape.

Did You Know

•The City of London has about 7,000 residents.
•The Corporation of London predates Parliament.
•London's metropolitan population is around 8 million.

Perfect For

Economic policy enthusiastsFans of financial historyDocumentary lovers