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200986 minPG-13documentary

7.1/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Labor Human Trafficking

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The Coca-Cola Case

200986 minPG-13documentary

7.1/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

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Three labor rights activists challenge Coca-Cola's alleged involvement in human rights abuses in Colombia through a legal battle using the Alien Tort Claims Act.

Labor Human Trafficking

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Society

Director

Kim Jong-hak

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Synopsis

Three labor rights activists challenge Coca-Cola's alleged involvement in human rights abuses in Colombia through a legal battle using the Alien Tort Claims Act.

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Synopsis

Labor rights activist Daniel Kovalik stands at the forefront of a legal battle against Coca-Cola, alleging the company's involvement in human rights abuses in Colombia. Alongside Terry Collingsworth and Ray Rogers, Kovalik utilizes the Alien Tort Claims Act to hold U.S. multinational corporations accountable for their actions abroad. The film details their efforts to enable foreign nationals to sue American companies for violations of international law. Through interviews and legal discussions, the documentary addresses the challenges of corporate accountability in a global context.

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Why Watch

Meet activists Daniel Kovalik and Terry Collingsworth.
Find out about Coca-Cola's alleged abuses in Colombia.
See how the Alien Tort Claims Act is used in legal battles.

Did You Know

The film features labor rights activists Daniel Kovalik and Terry Collingsworth.
Coca-Cola is accused of complicity in human rights abuses in Colombia.
The documentary utilizes the Alien Tort Claims Act for legal action.

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Labor rights activismCorporate accountabilityHuman rights issues

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed The Coca-Cola Case?

Carmen Garcia directed The Coca-Cola Case.

What legal act do the activists use against Coca-Cola?

The activists utilize the Alien Tort Claims Act to enable foreign nationals to sue American companies for breaches of international law.

In which country are the alleged human rights abuses related to Coca-Cola primarily reported?

The alleged human rights abuses related to Coca-Cola are primarily reported in Colombia.

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