“ZANDLAND spent months gathering the evidence for our undercover investigation, speaking to workers at the factory and training our undercover operatives”.
Barbie’s Dirty Secrets
This documentary uncovers disturbing allegations about Mattel's operations, from its factory floors to its legal tactics.
WATCH NOWMattel's top five executive’s were paid a total of £26 million pounds.
"I feel like this factory just doesn't treat people like human beings. People are used as animals. It’s really hard work."
Our undercover reporter in China.
In response to our documentary Mattel told us that as well as their existing factory audits they said,
"An additional independent investigation will be conducted to help ensure we are continuing to provide a safe and healthy working environment for our employees".
Reported by
Isobel Yeung
Online Editor
Eben Clancy
Developed by
Cal Bateman
Isobel Yeung
Production Team
Andrew Fletcher
Mert Güneşer
Jasmine Wells
Senior Production Coordinator
Grace Evans
Production Manager
Mel McCowan
Head of Production
Nicola Griffiths
Additional Camera
Alfie Turner
Charlie Mole
Alexi Phillips
Producer
Rebecca Fleckney
Editor
Kate Coggins
Executive Producers
Josh Reynolds
Adam Jessel
Benjamin Zand
Filmed, Produced & Directed by
Alasdair Glennie