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The Foundation (2009)
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 30 min.
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THE FOUNDATION is an irreverent comedy series about an uncharitable man at the helm of a charitable organization. The series revolves around an irresponsible, corrupt man holding the reins of a powerful non-profit organization. Michael Valmont-Selkirk is an impressive hypocrite doing much wrong in the face of great righteousness. "The Foundation" wags its fat cat finger at the well-heeled philanthropists and donators who earnestly relieve their guilt in the high stakes world of philanthropy and non-profit charity fund-raising. In this world of so many worthy causes, Michael Valmont-Selkirk has but one cause dear to his heart - himself.
Style:
satirical, humorous, dark comedy, thought provoking, captivating, entertaining, cynical, black comedy
Audience:
adult
Plot:
charity, satire, hypocrisy, corruption, embezzlement, social satire, selfishness, corrupt businessman, dark humor, corrupt, silly humor, corrupt politician, corporate corruption, greed, fund raising, deception, high society, manipulation, scandal, office politics, corporate world, anti hero, ambition, secrets, urban ...
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Genre: Comedy
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Duration: 30 min.
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Duration: 50 min.
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Genre: Comedy
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Audience:
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Time:
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Audience:
adult
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Audience:
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Audience:
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Genre: Comedy
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