2012
A character-driven documentary about a billionaire family and their financial challenges in the wake of the economic crisis. With epic proportions of Shakespearean tragedy, the film follows two unique characters, whose rags-to-riches success stories reveal the innate virtues and flaws of the American Dream. The film begins with the family triumphantly constructing the biggest house in America, a 90,000 sq. ft. palace. Over the next two years, their sprawling empire, fueled by the real estate bubble and cheap money, falters due to the economic crisis. Major changes in lifestyle and character ensue within the cross-cultural household of family members and domestic staff.
Directed by lauded filmmaker and photographer Lauren Greenfield, who won the U.S. Directing Award for Documentary Film at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
Sundance Award Winner: U.S. Directing Award for Documentary Film (Lauren Greenfield)
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Film Information
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Directed By
Lauren Greenfield
Running Time
100 minutes
MPAA Rating
PG
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Country of Origin
USA / Netherlands / UK / Denmark
Language
English
Release Year
2012 |