The Queen of Versailles (2012)

Directors:

Lauren Greenfield

Writers:

Actors:

Virginia Nebab, David Siegel, Jackie Siegel

Synopsis:

With the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, The Queen of Versailles follows billionaires Jackie and David’s rags-to-riches story to uncover the innate virtues and flaws of their American dream. We open on the triumphant construction of the biggest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Since a booming time-share business built on the real-estate bubble is financing it, the economic crisis brings progress to a halt and seals the fate of i...
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The Queen of Versailles (2012)

Pretty good documentary. The story itself is your typical rags to riches to rags tale. The father of the family is a player. If anything I learnt that having billions of dollars helps with the ladies. Worth watching for a few hilarious scenes of rich people being rich.
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June 9, 2013