Black Monday is a dark comedy TV show that takes place in the 1980s and follows the story of a group of stockbrokers on Wall Street. The show explores the events leading up to the infamous Black Monday, a stock market crash that occurred on October 19, 1987. It combines humor, drama, and crime elements to provide an entertaining and engaging storyline.
Hustlers is inspired by the viral New York Magazine article and follows a group of savvy former strip club employees who come together to take revenge on their Wall Street clients. Destiny, a former stripper, joins forces with Ramona, her mentor and friend, to devise a scheme involving stealing credit card numbers from rich men. However, tensions arise as the operation becomes riskier and more dangerous. As the consequences of their actions catch up with them, Destiny is forced to confront her choices and make amends.
Junior employees Seth Bregman and Peter Sullivan, along with senior trader Will Emerson, witness mass layoffs at their investment bank. Peter receives a USB drive from a fired employee containing important information about the firm's risk. They discover that the firm is at risk of bankruptcy due to overleverage and excessive trading. Throughout the night, the employees attend meetings with executives and devise a plan to sell off toxic assets. The CEO's plan will spread the risk and destroy the firm's relationships. Eventually, the employees achieve a benchmark to receive large bonuses but face the consequences of their actions. The CEO offers Rogers a future opportunity, and the film ends with Rogers burying his dog.
After being released from prison, Gordon Gekko teams up with his future son-in-law, Jake, to take down a Wall Street enemy and rebuild his empire. As they navigate the financial collapse and personal challenges, they discover the true cost of greed and the importance of family.
Monsieur Verdoux tells the story of a man who, after losing his job during the Great Depression, turns to a life of crime by marrying and murdering wealthy women. Set in the 1930s and 1940s, the film explores themes of wealth, capitalism, and the darker side of human nature.
The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s.
Splendor in the Grass is a melodramatic film about unrequited love, sexual repression, and the challenges faced by two high school sweethearts in 1920s Kansas, where their relationship is tested by family pressure, social norms, and personal struggles. It explores themes of forbidden love, coming-of-age, and the pursuit of happiness amidst societal expectations.
The Great Ziegfeld is a musical biographical film about Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., a Broadway impresario known for his lavish stage productions and his promotion of showgirls. The film follows Ziegfeld's rise to fame, his tumultuous relationships with his wife Anna Held and actress Billie Burke, and the financial crisis that threatens his theatrical empire. Despite obstacles, Ziegfeld perseveres and achieves vindication with his successful production, the Ziegfeld Follies.
This movie follows the lives and careers of a showbiz family, the Donahues, as they navigate the ups and downs of the entertainment industry.
Rogue Trader is a crime drama thriller based on the true story of Nick Leeson, an ambitious options trader who single-handedly caused the collapse of Barings Bank in 1995. Fueled by greed and secrecy, Leeson's risky investments and fraudulent activities lead to massive losses and financial ruin. The movie explores the themes of betrayal, deceit, and the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition.
After inheriting a fortune, a man finds himself in a whirlwind of adventures including an airplane crash, an attempted suicide, and a friendship between men. He also encounters a domineering mother and wife, experiences cultural differences, and gets involved in a stock market crash. Throughout it all, he learns the truth about himself and forms a bond with a loyal butler.
Delves into the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and how it affected people, how the American public worked together to get through the massive hardships, and how the economy recovered with World War II. Examine the changes that swept the shaken nation during the first year - from the landslide victory of FDR in 1932 to Dust Bowl farmers. Americans sought release from the hard times wherever they could find it - from marathon dancing to going to the movies. As the Depression lingered and the New Deal failed to live up to people's expectations, some Americans fought back against the system. After years of crisis, WWII approached and did what all the protests and recovery programs failed to do - end the Depression. Includes photos, rare interviews, and footage of the culture, media, and politics of the times.
Red Planet Mars is about a scientist who makes a shocking discovery on Mars, leading to worldwide chaos and the search for communication with alien life.
When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story is a biographical drama that follows the life of Lois Wilson, the wife of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson. The movie explores their struggles with alcoholism, their efforts to find sobriety, and the impact of AA on their lives and the lives of others. Set in the early 20th century, the film portrays the challenges faced by Lois as she deals with her husband's addiction, her own battle with alcoholism, and her journey towards recovery.
In Tea for Two, an heiress and a dancer in 1920s New York make a bet to win the love of a wealthy suitor. The film is a romantic comedy that showcases the world of wealth and business, with plenty of song and dance numbers along the way.
In Dance, Fools, Dance, a wealthy family's fortune takes a hit during a financial crisis in 1930s Chicago. The daughter takes on an assumed identity and becomes an investigative reporter, uncovering a web of crime and corruption. She navigates high society parties, bootlegging operations, and romantic rivalries, all while trying to save her family from ruin.
The Tramp and the Dictator is a documentary that explores the parallel lives of Charlie Chaplin, the iconic actor and filmmaker, and Adolf Hitler, the infamous dictator of Germany. Through archival footage, interviews, and analysis, the film examines the impact of Chaplin's satire on Hitler's rise to power and the subsequent atrocities committed during World War II.
A bitter newspaper writer and World War One veteran finds himself caught up in a scam during the stock market crash of 1919. Along the way, he encounters love, greed, and a jade figurine.
A deep dive into the operations and impact of the Federal Reserve, from its creation to its influence on economic cycles and crises. The film explores the power, decisions, and consequences of the central bank in shaping the US economy.
In the midst of the American Civil War, a Kentucky plantation owner and gambler faces dire straits and desperate measures to save his family and land. He enters into a high-stakes race wager, leading to betrayal and a feud that threatens everything he holds dear.