The True Cost directed by Andrew Morgan is a documentary about asking consumers “what is the true cost of what you are buying?” The documentary goes behind the scenes of the fashion industry looking at how clothing is outsourced globally. The documentry exposes what consumers are really buying and the effects on the environment as well as the effects clothing has on people, The True Cost also showcases many business studies topics such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Ethics and Human Capital.
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The True Cost is a documentary about the fashion industry and the effects fast fashion has on the environment as well as the people involved. The documentary highlights the horrible effects fast fashion has on third world countries
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