Title: Unraveling Financial Fraud: A Deep Dive into Compelling Documentaries about Kuwait and Beyond

Kuwait, a thriving finance and commerce hub, has been a witness to numerous financial crimes throughout the years. This article takes you on a journey into the captivating world of financial fraud through the lens of 15 top documentaries.

Top Documentaries on Financial Crime

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room This documentary, directed by Alex Gibney, delves into the downfall of Enron Corporation and the demise of Arthur Andersen accounting firm. _Figure 1: _
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley Directed by Alex Gibney, this Netflix production uncovers the deceit and financial manipulation behind the $300 billion health tech company, Theranos, and its CEO, Elizabeth Holmes.
The Financier Susanna Forbes’ documentary investigates the dramatic rise and fall of J. Ezra Merkin and his investment firm, Gabriel Capital Asset Management.

Betting on Zero Ted Braun’s documentary offers a scathing critique of Herbalife, the multi-level marketing company accused of operating as a pyramid scheme. _Figure 2: _
The Queen of Versailles Directed by Lauren Greenfield, this film provides a fascinating look into the extravagance and financial excess of billionaires Jackie and David Siegel.
The Falcon Thief Based on a true story, this documentary follows British art dealer Greg McGonagle’s defrauding of the British Museum and other institutions of millions of dollars worth of falconry masterpieces.
Dirty Money Directed by Alex Gibney and produced by Netflix, this true-crime anthology series reveals the shocking secrets behind corporate America’s most controversial scandals.
The Price of Everything Nat Faxon and Gene Stupnitsky’s documentary sheds light on the interplay of art, money, and the market.
The Great Heist Directed by Donglei Sun, this documentary follows the 2015 theft of over $1 billion in securities from Chinese financial giant China Fortune.
The Men Who Cracked the Code Directed by Daniel Edelstyn and Mark Lewis, this documentary tells the story of the creation of the Cayman Islands Numbered Companies Ordinance, enabling financial crime and money laundering on a global scale.
Dans Les Bois An HBO documentary by Marie Amachoukeli and Claire Burger exposes a complex financial scam involving a French bank and its clients.
Money for Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve This documentary by Frederick Wiseman takes a closer look at the inner workings of the Federal Reserve.
Dirty Laundry: The Mafia, Money Laundering, and the Miami Real Estate Boom Directed by Joe and Anthony Sabatino, this Sundance TV documentary delves into the story of the Italian Mafia’s use of Miami real estate as a money laundering operation. _Figure 3: _
The Art of the Heist Produced and directed by Ridley Scott, this documentary examines the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, the largest and most costly art theft in U.S. history.
The Accountant of Auschwitz Directed by Matthew Shoychet, this documentary follows the trials and ultimate conviction of Oskar Gröning, known as “The Accountant of Auschwitz,” for his role in the Holocaust and the theft and laundering of Nazi gold.

These documentaries offer captivating insights into the intricate world of financial fraud, revealing the minds of perpetrators, their victims, and the systems that enable financial crime.

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room

Figure 1: The documentary examines the demise of the Enron Corporation and the fall of Arthur Andersen.

The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley

Figure 2: Ted Braun’s documentary criticizes Theranos for its deceit and financial manipulation.

The Financier

Figure 1: Susanna Forbes’ documentary examines J. Ezra Merkin’s investment firm, Gabriel Capital Asset Management.

Betting on Zero

Figure 2: The documentary critiques Herbalife, a multi-level marketing company accused of being a pyramid scheme.

The Queen of Versailles

Figure 3: Lauren Greenfield’s film follows billionaires Jackie and David Siegel in their attempt to build the largest house in America.

These documentaries provide a gripping look into the complex, often hidden, world of financial crime. Don’t miss out on this captivating exploration of fraud, deception, and the people and systems involved.