Deadly Deception: General Electric, Nuclear Weapons, And Our Environment

Summary The film entitled “Deadly Deception: General Electric, Nuclear Weapons, & Our Environment” is the documentary film that both horrifies and enlightens the unaware public to the policies and misconduct of General Electric. It spans the spectrum of conversation dealing with GE’s production of nuclear weapons and materials versus its appearance of “Bringing good things to life”. The audience gets exposed to GE’s employees who were adversely and negatively impacted by its nuclear program, and bears witness to the lack of assistance they received from their employer. The film’s aim is to reveal how the company tries to mask its terrifyingly fowl handling of nuclear facilities and workers by putting out ads and holding public relation meetings to give the appearance of them being a friendly and positive corporation dedicated to helping people and being environmentally responsible. Not only did their misconduct in handling nuclear facilities affect its own workers, but it negatively affected civilians nearby. The job of the company was to convince both the public and its own people that it wasn’t the monster it really was. It masterfully plays with the audience in the very beginning by bouncing back and forth from the grim reality of a town devastated by the nearby nuclear site owned by …show more content…
It removes the façade of a friendly, happy, and healthy place General Electric can be. Though it is biased in its intent, the film is justified with the overall aims to inform the public of the dangers of conglomerations that go about their business unchecked- or who are too big and powerful to even be checked. It, ultimately, gives weight and merit to the ability to be a whistle blower. “Deadly Deception: General Electric, Nuclear Weapons, & Our Environment” is masterfully put together, and is instrumental in the overall fight of human empowerment against reckless