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If you think you know all about the Enron scandal, think again. Unless you've already watched "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," there's no way to know all the ins and outs of this outrageous story.
Pros
- A must-see documentary
- Everything you always wanted to know about the Enron scandal but were afraid to ask
Cons
- The commentary track is unnecessary
Description
- 'The Making of Enron' - Research footage & interviews with Alex Gibney and journalist Bethany McLean
- Deleted scenes
- Conversations with Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind - Inside the investigation
- 'Firesign Theatre: The Fall of Enron'
- Where Are They Now? featurette
- Higher Definition: The Enron Show
- Enron Cartoon Gallery - Some of the best work by political cartoonists on the Enron scandal
- "Fortune" magazine articles
- Commentary by writer/director Alex Gibney
- DVD Release Date: January 17, 2006
Guide Review - "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room"
This incredible documentary gives you an up-close-and-personal look at one of the most disturbing financial scandals of the past few decades.
"Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" will leave you angry and frustrated. Not from the quality of the documentary by any means, but from the content of the film. It's unbelievable how a group of smug corporate bigwigs cheated employees and shareholders out of their life savings. To watch the entire story unfold is a fascinating albeit disgusting experience.
"Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" is one DVD you absolutely must rent, buy or borrow from a friend.
DVD BONUS FEATURES:
The DVD is loaded with extra features, including an update on some of the key players of the Enron scandal. Of particular interest is the Making Of featurette which provides additional background information on the Enron scandal and the investigation which exposed it.
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