When Rules don't apply
When Rules Don’t Apply tells the story of a large group of leading technology companies that were charged and prosecuted for collusion under antitrust law because of their secret agreement to suppress wages and limit job opportunities of their own employees. The case provides a window into high tech culture and their attitudes towards regulation in their strategy to achieve and maintain market dominance.
This comprehensive education and information campaign includes a 28-minute film, three short discussion videos, and discussion guide, all available for free viewing and sharing.
Director: David Donnenfield
Producers: David Donnenfield & Kevin White
A Filmmakers Collaborative SF Production
The full film is available for free streaming below.
DVDs are available for purchase.
“An engaging look at how Apple, Google, and other tech companies in Silicon Valley conspired against their own workers... and got busted, thanks to a precedent-setting application of antitrust law. Great film.”
TRAILER
Watch the film (free)
Discussion Videos
These short videos explore three subjects from the film in more depth.
ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW EXCERPTS
Ro Khanna on Protecting Workers’ Wages
Neil Haran on the Commodification of Tech Workers
Gene Kimmelman - Antitrust is a Piece of the Puzzle
Joseph Saveri on the Impact of Antitrust Law
Franklin Foer on Workers Breaking Free
Dean Harvey on Applying Antitrust Law to Employment
Barry Lynn on Antitrust and Personal Liberties
Richard White on the Myth of the Free Market
AnnaLee Saxenian on Silicon Valley’s Competitive Origins
Ed Colligan - A CEO’s Perspective on Community
Ann Skeet on CEOs Disregarding Employees