Disney
The Mouse Betrayed
What's it about
Ever wonder how Disney, the brand you grew up with, became entangled in global politics and controversy? This summary pulls back the curtain on Disney's complex and often troubling relationship with China, revealing how the pursuit of profit has reshaped the company's values and content. You'll discover the specific deals Disney made, the creative compromises it accepted, and the political lines it crossed to gain access to the massive Chinese market. Learn about the strategic decisions that led the company to align with a powerful authoritarian government, often at the expense of its own creative and ethical principles.
Meet the author
Peter Schweizer is a multiple New York Times bestselling author and the president of the Government Accountability Institute, renowned for his investigative journalism on corporate and political corruption. His decades of experience exposing cronyism and conflicts of interest provided the unique foundation for his deep dive into Disney's complex history. This extensive background in meticulously researching powerful institutions allowed him to uncover the untold story behind one of the world's most iconic brands, revealing insights others had missed.
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