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Twenty-one Inspiring Movies for Entrepreneurs – Part 17

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room is a 2005 American documentary film based on the best-selling 2003 book of the same name by Fortune reporters Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind. The film examines the 2001 collapse of the Enron Corporation, which resulted in criminal trials for severalContinue reading “Twenty-one Inspiring Movies for Entrepreneurs – Part 17”

Twenty-one Inspiring Movies for Entrepreneurs – Part 16

The Pursuit of Happyness The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino and starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner, a homeless salesman. Smith’s son Jaden Smith co-stars, making his film debut as Gardner’s son, Christopher Jr. The unusual spelling of the film’s title comes from a mural thatContinue reading “Twenty-one Inspiring Movies for Entrepreneurs – Part 16”

Twenty-one Inspiring Movies for Entrepreneurs – Part 15

Thank You for Smoking The film follows the efforts of Big Tobacco’s chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who lobbies on behalf of cigarettes using heavy spin tactics while also trying to remain a role model for his 12-year-old son. It received largely positive reviews, with particular praise for its screenplay, humor, themes, and Eckhart’s performance. TheContinue reading “Twenty-one Inspiring Movies for Entrepreneurs – Part 15”

Twenty-one Inspiring Movies for Entrepreneurs – Part 14

Steve Jobs Steve Jobs is a 2015 biographical drama film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Aaron Sorkin. It covers 14 years (1984–1998) in the life of Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs. Jobs is portrayed by Michael Fassbender, with Kate Winslet as Joanna Hoffman and Seth Rogen, Katherine Waterston, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jeff DanielsContinue reading “Twenty-one Inspiring Movies for Entrepreneurs – Part 14”

Twenty-one Inspiring Movies for Entrepreneurs – Part 13

Margin Call Margin Call is a 2011 American drama film written and directed by J. C. Chandor. The principal story takes place over a 24-hour period at a large Wall Street investment bank during the financial crisis of 2007–2008. In focus are the actions taken by a group of employees during the subsequent financial collapse.Continue reading “Twenty-one Inspiring Movies for Entrepreneurs – Part 13”