What you read and watch has significant role to play in your progress. If you are a hustler, then these documentaries are a must watch for you. You would learn the secrets, lessons and mantras like no other.
Inside Job (2010)
This documentary outlines a series events that led to the global financial meltdown of 2008 which caused millions of job and home losses and plunged the United States into a deep economic recession.
Matt Damon narrates a documentary that provides a detailed examination of the elements that led to the collapse of not just the US but the world economy. Inside Job is one of the best documentaries ever.
The Men Who Built America
Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan and Henry Ford are names synonymous with entrepreneurship, innovation and big business in America. They all built huge business empires and created advances in technology. They helped shape the country in its early days by doing incredible things. If you are an entrepreneur this is a must watch documentary for you.
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Ford v. Ferrari
In the 1960s, automaker Ford’s then-president Henry Ford II tried to buy luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari, but the deal fell through at the last minute. Ford v. Ferrari stars Matt Damon and Christian Bale and explores how Henry Ford II’s disappointment turned into revenge, prompting him to create a new car that could beat Ferrari’s model at Le Mans, the world’s oldest active sports car endurance race. The film hits theaters on June 28, 2019
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
William Kamkwamba was 13 when he was forced to drop out of school in Malawi. Instead of giving up on his education,however, Kamkwamba snuck into his school’s library and learned how to build a wind turbine that could save his village from famine. Based on a true story. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, who also adapted the book of the same name for the screen. The film premieres on Netflix in 2019.(best series and documentaries for entrepreneurs)
American Factory
This documentary tells the story of Chinese billionaire Cho Tak Wong, who opened an auto-glass factory inside an abandoned General Motors plant in Moraine, Ohio in 2016. After hiring 2,000 employees, Cho struggled to manage his workforce, who clashed with Chinese work standards. American Factory premieres at the Sundance Film Festival in January. (documentaries for entrepreneurs)
The Great Hack
This documentary tells the story of the data breach that led to Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal, the effects of which are still unfolding. Focusing on the personal journeys of those involved on both sides of the hack, the film also examines how data has been weaponized to wage political wars and create deeper cultural rifts. The Great Hack premieres at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes drew comparisons to Steve Jobs after claiming her startup’s Edison device could perform dozens of blood tests with just a single finger prick. In the end, it was all a lie. This documentary tells the story of the now-defunct blood-testing startup and the criminally-charged Holmes through interviews with insiders and never-before-seen footage. The documentary premieres at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
The Biggest Little Farm
Nearly a decade ago, documentarian John Chester and his wife abandoned their city lives to create a sustainable farm outside of Los Angeles, capturing the whole process on film. Over the course of eight years and many setbacks, they battled everything from coyotes to fruit-ravaging snails as they attempted to turn their dream of Apricot Lane Farms into a reality. The Biggest Little Farm premieres at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
Ramen Shop
This feature film follows a young Japanese ramen chef who visits Singapore to uncover new culinary techniques while simultaneously learning about his late Singaporean mother. The aspiring entrepreneur then incorporates what he learns about his mother’s recipes into his burgeoning ramen business. Ramen Shop has played at several film festivals around the world and is expected to be released in the U.S. in 2019.
Fighting With My Family
Based on a true story, this comedy starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnston follows a family of professional wrestlers who perform in small venues across the country. Tension mounts when the siblings pursue their dream of auditioning for World Wrestling Entertainment. Fighting With My Family hits theaters on February 14, 2019.
Billions
A fictional drama, Billions takes a look at the world of high finance by tracking the ongoing struggle between hedge fund king Bobby Axelrod and District Attorney Chuck Rhoades. The show explores the themes of morality, wit and wealth, and demonstrates the truth in the phrase “absolute power corrupts absolutely”.
Silicon Valley
Loosely based on real-life personalities and companies, this series offers insight into the tech industry and gives viewers a chance to chuckle at eccentric entrepreneurs, while providing a look at the frenetic, high-stakes, cut-throat reality of the start-up world.
The Deuce
Take a look at life in New York City during the 1970s and 80s when prostitution was legalised and the US porn industry was booming. The Deuce examines the impact of this growing market on real estate prices and how entrepreneurs made the most of unexplored opportunities at the time.
House of Lies
Starring Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell, House of Lies takes a hilarious look at the world of management consultants and the various ways they take their smug, corporate fat-cat clients for a ride.
Power
Delve into the world of James “Ghost” St Patrick, a wealthy New York nightclub owner who lives a double life as the kingpin of the most lucrative drug network in the Big Apple. Power shows the ruthless nature of the business world and how creating a Fortune 500 company often comes at a price.
Here are a few more notable series and documentaries for entrepreneurs that you can try!
How lifelong dedication and obsession with quality can pay off
The 2011 documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi profiles Jiro Ono, a Japanese sushi chef and restaurant owner who is widely revered for his skill and $300-a-plate dinners. It follows the now 90-year-old master as he works with vendors to secure the finest ingredients, manages and mentors his staff, and prepares his son to succeed him when he retires. The movie brings viewers inside the dedication, obsession, and decades of hard work it takes to achieve perfection.
The best tricks to transform your life.
TED Talks: Life Hacks is a collection of 10 popular TED lectures that offer tips and insights for success in life and business. You’ll learn body-language secrets from Harvard psychologist Amy Cuddy, research-backed productivity tricks from positive-psychology expert Shawn Achor, and more
How to adapt constantly to stay relevant.
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work takes viewers deep inside the business of the late Joan Rivers. After following the comedian for a year, filmmakers reveal the highs and lows of Rivers’ decades-long quest to stay relevant. What does it take to get to the top and stay there? From meticulous organization systems to her willingness to take any job to make sure her staff got paid, the movie shows the fierce determination necessary for success.
Behind the scenes of the business world’s biggest scandal.
The 2005 documentary Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room is a cautionary tale. It’s a deep dive into the fall of Enron, the energy company that was at one point valued at $70 billion but filed for bankruptcy in 2001. It’s become one of the most well-known cases of financial corruption and accounting fraud, and this film explores the psychology behind and fallout of the collapse of an empire
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How a farm boy rose to become one of the greatest innovators of the 20th century.
From PBS’s documentary miniseries on American history, American Experience: Henry Ford chronicles the life of the famous automobile maker. It follows Ford from boyhood to mogul and reveals how he forever changed the way we work and manage businesses.
How economics explain what motivates people.
Why do people do the things they do? Freakonomics, a 2010 film based on the book by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, explores the scientific and economic concepts behind human behavior. It will open your eyes to what motivates your customers, employees, and coworkers.
Why showmanship and great marketing are just as important as the products you sell.
Steve Jobs was one of the most revered entrepreneurs and designers of our time. In the PBS documentary Steve Jobs: One Last Thing, the filmmakers trace Jobs’ inspiring career and lasting legacy in technology and retail, as well as his legendary product presentations.
