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The Yes Men Fix The World (2009)

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Posted by Films For Action on Mar. 1, 2011

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The Yes Men Fix the World is a screwball true story about two gonzo political activists who, posing as top executives of giant corporations, lie their way into big business conferences and pull off the world's most outrageous pranks.

This peer-to-peer special edition features never before seen footage of the Yes Men imitating the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and has been released under a free-to-share license.

Please show your support and help The Yes Men fund upcoming projects by donating at: http://vodo.net/yesmen

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