“We the People: The Market Basket Effect” traces the events that led 25,000 employees and 2 million customers across New England to stand behind embattled CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and wrest control of a multibillion dollar grocery empire from an activist board of directors led by Artie T.’s cousin, Arthur S. Demoulas.
A vivid and thorough portrayal of the most memorable labor protest in recent American history, “We the People” investigates a question at the heart of ongoing economic debate: can regular people really band together to alter the balance of power in major corporations, or is the case of Market Basket a fairytale victory?
Please join the Center for American Progress’ Reel Progress film series for a screening of this film, followed by an all-star panel and audience Q&A.
Remarks:
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Distinguished panelists:
Gov. Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
Ted Leonsis, Producer, “We the People”; Founder and Partner, Revolution Growth; Founder, Majority Owner, Chairman, and CEO, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Moderator:
Neera Tanden, President, Center for American Progress