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33 documentaries

From Auction Junk to Big Money | The Competition to Turn Trash into Cash | 4K documentary thumbnailEN64 min
From Auction Junk to Big Money | The Competition to Turn Trash into Cash | 4K

Three professional fixers go head to head at auction, fighting over the best junk they can find. Tiffany and the Neon Brothers clash over rare Hudson's Bay blankets. Willy and Bob both bid on the same model Winnebagos and end up with the same idea to flip them. And one fixer bets everything on an old bathtub, convinced he can turn it into a living room centerpiece. Who makes the biggest profit? Genre: Reality / Docu-reality Country: Canada Production company: HOMENET Episode runtime: ~22 min Rating: TV-PG Hosts/Stars: Tiffany Pratt, Willy Williamson (along with the "Neon Brothers": Joe Wolchock and Mike Wolchock), Bob Krist MORE DOCS! PLAYLIST!

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From Auction Junk to Big Money | The Competition to Turn Trash into Cash | 4K

64 minEconomics & Business
Private Equity: The $10 Trillion Extraction Machine | Who Really Pays the Price? documentary thumbnailEN64 min
Private Equity: The $10 Trillion Extraction Machine | Who Really Pays the Price?

Private Equity: The $10 Trillion Extraction Machine | Who Really Pays the Price? Private equity controls nearly $10 trillion in assets worldwide — but most people rarely know when a hospital, nursing home, restaurant, newspaper or housing company they depend on is owned by one of these financial firms. This Moconomy documentary investigates the private equity playbook, from leveraged buyouts and sale-leasebacks to dividend recapitalizations and cost cutting. Through cases including Toys “R” Us, Red Lobster, Steward Health Care and the collapse of local newspapers, it examines what happens when companies are loaded with debt while investors extract fees, assets and returns. Private equity can bring capital, discipline and higher productivity. But when the model fails, who absorbs the losses — the investors, or the workers, patients and communities left behind? Want to explore more stories about private capital, public services and the hidden structures of economic power? Continue with these Moconomy documentaries

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Private Equity: The $10 Trillion Extraction Machine | Who Really Pays the Price?

64 minEngineering & Megaprojects
Paris: Luxury Capital of the World | Inside Paris’ Luxury Machine documentary thumbnailEN93 min
Paris: Luxury Capital of the World | Inside Paris’ Luxury Machine

Paris: Luxury Capital of the World - Paris remains the undisputed capital of luxury. From million-euro jewelry and Michelin-starred restaurants to royal clients, elite fashion houses and ultra-exclusive boutiques, this documentary reveals the hidden industry behind the world’s most powerful luxury empire. Inside Paris, luxury is more than beauty. It is status, influence, power and a multi-billion-dollar business. From the Champs-Élysées to secret jewelry vaults, discover how Paris became the global capital of wealth, elegance and desire. Paris: Luxury Capital of the World (Year) Director: Olivier Pighetti Writers: Olivier Pighetti Stars: Features luxury industry executives, fashion experts, designers, and market analysts Genre: Documentary, Economy, Fashion, Luxury Country: France Language: French (original), English (international version available) Also Known As: Paris, capitale mondiale du luxe Release Date: 2021 Filming Locations: Paris, France Synopsis: Paris: Luxury Capital of the World explores how Paris became the global center of the luxury industry and home to some of the most powerful fashion and luxury brands on Earth. The documentary examines the economic empire behind haute couture, jewelry, cosmetics, and luxury goods, revealing how French conglomerates

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Paris: Luxury Capital of the World | Inside Paris’ Luxury Machine

93 minEngineering & Megaprojects
How to Be a Billionaire | Inside the world of the ultra rich | 4k documentary thumbnailEN47 min
How to Be a Billionaire | Inside the world of the ultra rich | 4k

How to Be a Billionaire - While the rest of us stare down the barrel of negative equity and vanishing pensions, the world's ultra rich keep on getting richer. Twenty-five years ago, there were only 140 billionaires in the world, now there are over 1200. The 0.1% are on the rise. This film draws back the curtain on the world of the ultra rich, who with their drive and visionary ideas seek to change the world around us. How to Be a Billionaire (2013) Director: Adam Kaleta Stars: Michael Birch, Xochi Birch, Dmitry Itskov, Naveen Jain Genre: Documentary Language: English Synopsis: How To Be A Billionaire draws back the curtain on the world of the ultra rich, whose fantastic wealth attests to their drive, success and visionary status and who are now using their fortunes to fund incredible projects and personal obsessions that could have massive repercussions on us all and the world in which we live. MORE DOCS! PLAYLIST!

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How to Be a Billionaire | Inside the world of the ultra rich | 4k

47 minEconomics & Business
NVIDIA: The $10B Gamble | How Jensen Huang Built the AI Empire documentary thumbnailEN33 min
NVIDIA: The $10B Gamble | How Jensen Huang Built the AI Empire

NVIDIA: The $10B Gamble | How Jensen Huang Built the AI Empire How did Jensen Huang go from cleaning toilets at a reform school in rural Kentucky to leading the company at the heart of the global AI revolution? This Moconomy documentary tells the extraordinary story of NVIDIA — from near-bankruptcy in the 1990s and a desperate $5 million deal with Sega to the controversial $10 billion bet on CUDA that Wall Street once dismissed as a “bridge to nowhere.” Discover the high-risk decisions, relentless ambition and “productive paranoia” that transformed a graphics-chip company into one of the most powerful technology businesses in the world. From the graphics wars of the 1990s to the AI boom, Physical AI and the new global race for computing power, this is the story of the man who didn’t just build chips — he helped build the future. Want to explore more stories about technology, money and the people reshaping the global economy? Continue with more documentaries from Moconomy

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NVIDIA: The $10B Gamble | How Jensen Huang Built the AI Empire

33 minHistory
The Private Equity Playbook | How Private Equity Bought Everyday Life | Moconomy Originals documentary thumbnailEN64 min
The Private Equity Playbook | How Private Equity Bought Everyday Life | Moconomy Originals

Private equity firms have become some of the most powerful forces in the global economy. This documentary examines how leveraged buyouts, sale-leasebacks, dividend recapitalizations and carried interest have reshaped companies, workers, hospitals, nursing homes, newspapers and communities. From Toys “R” Us and Red Lobster to Steward Health Care and the collapse of local journalism, the story reveals a financial model built on debt, extraction and limited accountability. Synopsis In 2005, Toys “R” Us was still a profitable company with billions in revenue. But after a private equity buyout loaded it with debt, the company was left with little room to invest, adapt or survive. Its collapse became a case study in a much larger financial playbook. This documentary follows that playbook across the American economy: from retail bankruptcies and restaurant chains to nursing homes, hospitals and local newspapers. It explains how leveraged buyouts transfer risk onto the companies being acquired, how sale-leasebacks turn businesses into tenants of their own buildings, how dividend recapitalizations extract cash through new debt, and how carried interest rewards fund managers with favorable tax treatment. The

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The Private Equity Playbook | How Private Equity Bought Everyday Life | Moconomy Originals

64 minSociety
Peter Thiel: The Architect of Dissidence | Money, Power and the Future of Silicon Valley documentary thumbnailEN74 min
Peter Thiel: The Architect of Dissidence | Money, Power and the Future of Silicon Valley

Peter Thiel: The Architect of Dissidence | Money, Power and the Future of Silicon Valley Peter Thiel has spent his career betting against consensus. From PayPal and Facebook to Palantir, political campaigns and billion-dollar investments, his influence reaches far beyond Silicon Valley. This Moconomy documentary explores how Thiel turned contrarian thinking into a strategy for wealth and power. It follows his path from chess prodigy and failed trader to PayPal co-founder, Facebook’s first major outside investor and the driving force behind Palantir — one of the world’s most controversial data and surveillance companies. But Thiel’s story is also about something larger: the growing overlap between technology, government, finance and political influence. From funding candidates and defense technology to preparing a private refuge in New Zealand, his investments reveal a worldview shaped by competition, control and a deep distrust of conventional systems. Is Peter Thiel building the future — or preparing for a world in which the systems we know no longer hold? Want to keep exploring the billionaires, technologies and networks reshaping global power? Continue with these Moconomy documentaries

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Peter Thiel: The Architect of Dissidence | Money, Power and the Future of Silicon Valley

74 minEconomics & Business
Mail Box Wars - Buy It, Fix It, Sell It - S01 - E2 | Tiffany's High-End Makeover of the Ugliest Item documentary thumbnailEN22 min
Mail Box Wars - Buy It, Fix It, Sell It - S01 - E2 | Tiffany's High-End Makeover of the Ugliest Item

Mail Box Wars - Willy and Bob duke it out over model Winnebagos but they both have the same idea on how to transform them. Tiffany tries to create a high end look with the ugliest item at auction. Genre: Reality / Docu-reality Country: Canada Production company: HOMENET Episode runtime: ~22 min Rating: TV-PG Hosts/Stars: Tiffany Pratt, Willy Williamson (along with the "Neon Brothers": Joe Wolchock and Mike Wolchock), Bob Krist A trio of top professional 'fixers' battle for the best junk at auction, then transform it and try to sell it for big profits. Who will make the most from buying, fixing and selling? MORE DOCS! PLAYLIST!

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Mail Box Wars - Buy It, Fix It, Sell It - S01 - E2 | Tiffany's High-End Makeover of the Ugliest Item

22 minSociety
Living in the Future's Past | The Film That Rewires How You Think documentary thumbnailEN83 min
Living in the Future's Past | The Film That Rewires How You Think

Living in the Future's Past - This film upends our way of thinking and provides original insights into our subconscious motivations, the unintended consequences, and how our fundamental nature influences our future as mankind. Living in the Future's Past (2018) Director: Susan Kucera Stars: Jeff Bridges, Piers Sellers, Wesley Clark Genre: Documentary Country: United States Language: English Release Date: 7 March 2018 (Greece) Synopsis: What kind of future do we want to live in? Jeff Bridges presents this beautifully photographed 4K tour de force of original thinking on who we are and the life challenges we face. This film upends our way of thinking and provides original insights into our subconscious motivations, the unintended consequences, and how our fundamental nature influences our future as mankind. Reviews: "This film completely reframes the narrative of the typical 'environmental documentary', instead focusing on the behavior, trends, and impact of humanity from a psychological and ethical perspective. It is truly groundbreaking to capture such a diverse array of thought leaders and scientists in one film - offering disparate yet complementary perspectives on why we

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Living in the Future's Past | The Film That Rewires How You Think

83 minSociety
Inside Anthropic: The $965 Billion AI Titan | Claude, AI Safety and the New Power Race documentary thumbnailEN48 min
Inside Anthropic: The $965 Billion AI Titan | Claude, AI Safety and the New Power Race

Inside Anthropic: The $965 Billion AI Titan | Claude, AI Safety and the New Power RaceAnthropic went from an underdog AI lab founded by former OpenAI insiders to one of the most powerful companies in artificial intelligence. Behind its rise are Dario and Daniela Amodei, Claude, a booming enterprise business — and a mission to build increasingly capable AI without losing control of its risks. This Moconomy documentary goes inside Anthropic to explore Claude Code, the future of white-collar work, AI cybersecurity, military applications and the growing tension between innovation, safety and political power. As AI advances at extraordinary speed, one question sits at the center of Anthropic’s story: can you race to build the future while still being responsible for what that future becomes? Want to go deeper into the people, risks and power behind the AI revolution? Continue with: • The Black Box | When Financial Models Stop Explaining Themselves | 4K - • American Dream | More Productivity, Less Security | 4K

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Inside Anthropic: The $965 Billion AI Titan | Claude, AI Safety and the New Power Race

48 minSociety
Blanket Battle - Buy It, Fix It, Sell It - S01 - E1 | Chair Flip Challenge documentary thumbnailEN22 min
Blanket Battle - Buy It, Fix It, Sell It - S01 - E1 | Chair Flip Challenge

Blanket Battle - Tiffany and the Neon Brothers fight over rare Hudson's Bay pieces and neither side is prepared to lose. Willy has designs on an old chair that could sell for big bucks if he can just find a buyer. Genre: Reality / Docu-reality Country: Canada Production company: HOMENET Episode runtime: ~22 min Rating: TV-PG Hosts/Stars: Tiffany Pratt, Willy Williamson (along with the "Neon Brothers": Joe Wolchock and Mike Wolchock), Bob Krist A trio of top professional 'fixers' battle for the best junk at auction, then transform it and try to sell it for big profits. Who will make the most from buying, fixing and selling? MORE DOCS! PLAYLIST!

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Blanket Battle - Buy It, Fix It, Sell It - S01 - E1 | Chair Flip Challenge

22 minSociety
Inside the Mind of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei | AI, Power and the Exponential documentary thumbnailEN70 min
Inside the Mind of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei | AI, Power and the Exponential

Inside the Mind of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei | AI, Power and the Exponential What does it feel like to lead an AI company while the technology itself appears to be accelerating exponentially? In this wide-ranging conversation, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei discusses the rise of Claude, his departure from OpenAI, Anthropic’s battle to preserve its values while becoming one of the world’s leading AI companies, and the extraordinary economic and political consequences of increasingly powerful artificial intelligence. From coding and scientific discovery to job disruption, cybersecurity and AI-assisted warfare, Amodei confronts some of the hardest questions surrounding the technology his company is helping to build. Can AI deliver a century of scientific progress while avoiding mass unemployment? Should private companies control systems powerful enough to influence national security? And what limits should exist when AI moves from the workplace to the battlefield? At the center of it all is Amodei’s idea of the “smooth exponential” — a technological acceleration that he believes should neither be ignored nor met with panic, but managed with increasingly strong safeguards as AI becomes more

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Inside the Mind of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei | AI, Power and the Exponential

70 minSociety
The Cost of Living in LA | Los Angeles: Two Cities, One Crisis documentary thumbnailEN53 min
The Cost of Living in LA | Los Angeles: Two Cities, One Crisis

The Cost of Living in LA - Behind the glamour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills lies another Los Angeles — a city divided by wealth, housing, addiction and survival. From million-dollar mansions in Santa Monica to homeless camps in Skid Row, this documentary explores the growing gap between the ultra-rich and the working poor in America’s most iconic city. As housing prices explode and the middle class disappears, more and more Angelenos are forced into vans, shared housing and life on the edge. Because in modern Los Angeles… luxury and collapse exist side by side The Cost of Living in LA (2021) Director: Valérie Manns Writers: Valérie Manns Genre: Documentary, Society, Urban Studies Country: France Language: French (original), English (international version available) Also Known As: Amérique XXL: Los Angeles côté caché Release Date: 2021 Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA Synopsis: America XXL: Hidden Side of Los Angeles explores the contrasts and contradictions behind the glamorous image of Los Angeles. Beyond Hollywood, luxury, and celebrity culture, the documentary investigates the city’s hidden realities, including social inequality, homelessness, urban expansion, and

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The Cost of Living in LA | Los Angeles: Two Cities, One Crisis

53 minCities & Architecture
The Godmother of AI Reveals What Comes Next | 4K documentary thumbnailEN24 min
The Godmother of AI Reveals What Comes Next | 4K

AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li reveals why the future of artificial intelligence goes far beyond chatbots — and how her $1 billion startup, World Labs, plans to help shape what comes next. What’s Beyond ChatGPT? The 'Godmother of AI' Has Big Plans (2026) Artificial intelligence pioneer Fei-Fei Li, often called the “Godmother of AI,” sits down with Emily Chang to explore what could come after the age of chatbots. From her groundbreaking work in computer vision to the launch of her billion-dollar startup, World Labs, Li shares her vision for a new generation of AI capable of understanding and interacting with the physical world. A look at where artificial intelligence is heading — and why the next major breakthrough may go far beyond ChatGPT. MORE DOCS! PLAYLIST!

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The Godmother of AI Reveals What Comes Next | 4K

24 minSociety
Oligarchs and Billionaires: On board the most beautiful yachts in the world | The Floating Empires documentary thumbnailEN54 min
Oligarchs and Billionaires: On board the most beautiful yachts in the world | The Floating Empires

Oligarchs and Billionaires: On board the most beautiful yachts in the world - Behind every superyacht lies a hidden world of power, sanctions, oil money and extreme wealth. Oligarchs and Billionaires: On Board the Most Beautiful Yachts in the World explores the booming global superyacht industry — from Russian oligarchs hiding billion-dollar vessels to eco-yachts powered by solar energy in Dubai. From Monaco and Saudi Arabia to Hong Kong and the Red Sea, this documentary reveals how luxury yachts became symbols of geopolitical power, financial influence and the new ultra-rich economy. Because for the world’s elite… yachts are not transportation they are floating empires Oligarchs and Billionaires: On board the most beautiful yachts in the world (Year) Director: Laurent Delhomme Genre: Documentary, Luxury, Economy, Society Country: France Language: French (original), English (international version available) Also Known As: Oligarques et Milliardaires : à bord des plus beaux yachts du monde Release Date: 2022 Filming Locations: Monaco, Dubai, Miami, Greenland, and Mediterranean luxury yacht destinations Synopsis: Oligarchs and Billionaires: On Board the Most Beautiful Yachts in the World investigates the ultra-exclusive world

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Oligarchs and Billionaires: On board the most beautiful yachts in the world | The Floating Empires

54 minEconomics & Business
End of the Road | How Money Became Worthless | 4K documentary thumbnailEN53 min
End of the Road | How Money Became Worthless | 4K

End Of The Road: How Money Became Worthless - Wall Street is being occupied. Europe is collapsing in on itself. Around the world, people are consumed by fear and anger, and one question is on everyone's lips: Is the financial crisis over, or are we headed towards economic disaster? End of the Road is a documentary that chronicles the global financial collapse. End Of The Road: How Money Became Worthless (2012) Director: Tim Delmastro Writers: Jason Spencer, Tim Delmastro Stars: Adam Fergusson, G. Edward Griffin, Mike Maloney Genre: Documentary Country: Australia Language: English Release Date: 18 August 2012 (USA) Also Known As: Χρήμα χωρίς αξία Filming Locations: USA Storyline: Wall Street is being occupied. Europe is collapsing in on itself. Around the world, people are consumed by fear and anger, and one question is on everyone's lips: Is the financial crisis over, or are we headed towards economic disaster? End of the Road is a documentary that chronicles the global financial collapse. Told in an entertaining and easy to follow style, the film tells the story of how the world

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End of the Road | How Money Became Worthless | 4K

53 minEconomics & Business
Mark Cuban’s Billion Dollar Play documentary thumbnailEN24 min
Mark Cuban’s Billion Dollar Play

Mark Cuban’s Billion Dollar Play - This documentary explores how Mark Cuban transformed his passion for basketball into a multi-billion dollar business empire. From owning the Dallas Mavericks to investing in diverse ventures, Cuban demonstrates how strategic thinking, risk-taking, and vision can turn love for a sport into a thriving enterprise. Viewers gain insight into Cuban’s approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, and brand-building, learning how he navigated both the sports industry and broader business world to achieve lasting success. The film highlights the intersection of sports, investment, and innovation, offering a blueprint for aspiring entrepreneurs and fans alike. Mark Cuban’s Billion Dollar Play (2012) AKA: Game Changers: Mark Cuban Director: Brian Knappenberger Starring: Mark Cuban Genres: Special Interest, Documentary Release Date: 2012 (USA) Filming Locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Storyline: Bloomberg Game Changers profiles Dallas Maverick's owner Mark Cuban. See how Cuban spun his love for basketball into a multi-billion dollar enterprise. MORE DOCS! PLAYLIST!

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Mark Cuban’s Billion Dollar Play

24 minSociety
Why Social Media Rewards Hate | Inside the System Controlling Billions documentary thumbnailEN25 min
Why Social Media Rewards Hate | Inside the System Controlling Billions

Why Social Media Rewards Hate - Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen reveals how social media algorithms shape public opinion, reward outrage, and threaten democracy itself. From misinformation and political manipulation to addictive algorithms and profit-driven decisions, this documentary exposes the hidden mechanics behind one of the most powerful systems ever created. Because on modern social media… attention is power and outrage is profitable. Why Social Media Rewards Hate (2022) Stars: Frances Haugen Genre: Documentary, Interview, Technology, Current Affairs Country: France Language: French Also Known As: Interview with Frances Haugen / Entretien avec Frances Haugen Release Date: 2022 Synopsis: Entretien avec Frances Haugen features an in-depth interview with Frances Haugen, the former Facebook employee who exposed thousands of internal company documents revealing how the platform allegedly ignored the harmful effects of its algorithms and business practices. In the interview, Haugen discusses how social media platforms amplify misinformation, polarization, and harmful content while prioritizing engagement and growth. She explains the internal culture inside Facebook, the lack of effective oversight, and the urgent need for regulation of major technology companies. The documentary examines

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Why Social Media Rewards Hate | Inside the System Controlling Billions

25 minSociety
Adidas CEO - Kasper Rorsted | Why Sportswear Became a Global Business Empire | 4K documentary thumbnailEN23 min
Adidas CEO - Kasper Rorsted | Why Sportswear Became a Global Business Empire | 4K

Adidas CEO - Kasper Rorsted - Adidas sells hundreds of millions of products every year — but scale alone doesn’t guarantee success. In this interview, CEO Kasper Rørsted explains how Adidas balances growth, profitability, competition, and innovation while navigating global markets like China and facing rivals such as Nike. Leaders with Lacqua - Kasper Rorsted Stars: Kasper Rorsted, Francine Lacqua Genres: Documentary | News Adidas is the largest sportswear company in Europe and second in the world. That means it sold more than 400 million pairs of shoes last year over 450 million pieces of apparel and 110 million pieces of sports equipment like basketballs. The brand is known around the world for sponsoring world class athletes and sports teams including Manchester United and more recently partnerships with Kanye West and Beyonce. Today our leaders would like what we need Kasper said. The chief executive of Added DAX. CAC. Thank you so much for joining us on leaders with like what. What exactly is added us. Is it a fashion company or is it a sportswear company. Now we're by

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Adidas CEO - Kasper Rorsted | Why Sportswear Became a Global Business Empire | 4K

23 minEconomics & Business
Trump: The gilded dynasty | How the Trump Family Took Back Power documentary thumbnailEN56 min
Trump: The gilded dynasty | How the Trump Family Took Back Power

Trump: The gilded dynasty - Donald Trump is back. But this time, it’s not just a presidency. It’s the return of an entire dynasty. From Mar-a-Lago and billionaire donors to Elon Musk, media influencers and political loyalists, this documentary explores the new Trump empire and the powerful network preparing to reshape America. Inside the movement: billionaires funding politics, populism as spectacle, family loyalty over institutions, culture wars, media influence and the fusion of wealth, celebrity and power. As Trump returns to the White House, one question dominates the future of the United States: Is this politics… or the rise of a modern American dynasty? Trump: The gilded dynasty (Year) Director: Frédéric Martel Writers: Frédéric Martel Stars: Donald Trump, members of the Trump family, political analysts, journalists, and historians Genre: Documentary, Politics, Biography Country: France Language: French (original), English (international version available) Also Known As: Trump, une dynastie en or Release Date: 2020 Filming Locations: United States (primarily New York, Washington D.C., Florida) Synopsis: Trump: The Gilded Dynasty explores the rise of the Trump family from real estate wealth to political

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Trump: The gilded dynasty | How the Trump Family Took Back Power

56 minSociety
The Healthcare Trap | Why Is US Healthcare So Expensive? documentary thumbnailEN63 min
The Healthcare Trap | Why Is US Healthcare So Expensive?

The United States spends more on healthcare than any other developed nation, yet millions of Americans still face medical debt, denied claims, lost coverage, and unaffordable treatment. This documentary follows the money to reveal how insurers, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, middlemen, and lobbyists built a system that is extraordinarily profitable but increasingly unable to protect the people who depend on it. The Healthcare Trap (2026) Producer: Moconomy Script: Paula Miralles Voice Over: Adam Underhill Footage: Higgsfield Synopsis: The United States is home to some of the world’s finest doctors, hospitals, and biomedical research centers. It also operates the most expensive healthcare system ever built. Yet Americans live shorter lives than people in many comparable countries, millions carry unpaid medical debt, and a serious illness can quickly become a financial catastrophe. This documentary investigates how that contradiction became possible. From premiums, deductibles, and out-of-network bills to claim denials, prior authorization, and automated decision-making, it follows the flow of money through insurers, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, and vast administrative departments. The investigation also moves beyond America’s borders. It compares the US

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The Healthcare Trap | Why Is US Healthcare So Expensive?

63 minHealth & Medicine
Food Industry Controlled By The Mafia | The Multi-Billion Dollar Food Scam documentary thumbnailEN52 min
Food Industry Controlled By The Mafia | The Multi-Billion Dollar Food Scam

Food Industry Controlled By The Mafia - Food crime is a multi-billion dollar industry affecting everything from the cheapest to most expensive ingredient. Food Industry Controlled By The Mafia (2021) Director: Bénédicte Delfaut Writers: Patrick Benquet, Bénédicte Delfaut Stars: Laurent Lederer, Micky Sébastian Genre: Documentary Country: France Language: English Also Known As: Food Fraud: An Organised Crime? Synopsis: Horse-meat labelled as beef. Honey diluted with cheap sugar syrups. Counterfeit extra-virgin olive oil. Food crime is a multi-billion dollar industry affecting everything from the cheapest to most expensive ingredient. 10% of what we eat is thought to be adulterated. “What we know for sure is that food fraud is growing exponentially and it’s more and more worrying,” states one consumer advocate. Criminal syndicates are infiltrating the global food supply chain, undermining the ability of consumers to trust what is on the label and what ends up on their plate. In Italy, entire sectors of the food industry are controlled by the mafia. All over the world, well-organised criminal networks work together to penetrate complex supply chains. Scams range from the intentional

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Food Industry Controlled By The Mafia | The Multi-Billion Dollar Food Scam

52 minCrime & Justice
The Black Box: When Finance Can No Longer Explain Itself documentary thumbnailEN35 min
The Black Box: When Finance Can No Longer Explain Itself

The Black Box: When Finance Can No Longer Explain ItselfIn 2013, a group of researchers in Galicia set out to answer a question that had shaped financial analysis for decades: how can you tell a company is going to fail before it actually does? They built two models. One could predict bankruptcy correctly around 84% of the time — and explain exactly why. The other, a neural network, was right around 90% of the time — and could explain nothing. That gap between performance and explanation now sits at the heart of modern finance. The systems that decide who gets a loan, which trades execute, and which companies are flagged as risky are often more accurate than any human alternative. But in many cases, they cannot tell anyone why. This episode explores what finance gained by embracing these models — and what may have been quietly lost in the process. Because the real question is no longer just technical. It is political: who decides whether the black box needs to be opened? Want to go deeper into the hidden systems

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The Black Box: When Finance Can No Longer Explain Itself

35 minEconomics & Business
Detroit | Power, Struggle and the Rebirth of a City documentary thumbnailEN63 min
Detroit | Power, Struggle and the Rebirth of a City

Detroit - Detroit is more than a city. It’s a story of resilience. From the assembly lines of General Motors to communities rebuilding after crisis, this documentary reveals the real Detroit: struggle inequality identity rebirth Through powerful human stories, we discover a city that refuses to give up. Because Detroit doesn’t collapse. It rebuilds. Detroit (Year) Director: Christelle Bois. Writers: Christelle Bois Genre: Documentary / Feature documentary. Country: United States Language: English Release Date: 21 de enero de 2025 Synopsis: Detroit is a documentary film about the people of Detroit, Michigan, and their personal stories of hope for the city’s socio-economic renewal. Through intimate and often emotional testimonials, a diverse group of Detroit residents share their faith in the city’s resilience through economic struggle and reflect on the achievements of Detroit’s urban, artistic, and cultural renewal. Chapters: MORE DOCS! PLAYLIST!

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Detroit | Power, Struggle and the Rebirth of a City

63 minCities & Architecture
Asset Laundering In The UK | Crime Under The Crown documentary thumbnailEN61 min
Asset Laundering In The UK | Crime Under The Crown

Asset Laundering In The UK - Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) are people who hold a public function and as a result, present higher risks of being involved in bribery or corruption. Offshore leaks have revealed repeatedly that PEPs use British finance and British offshore jurisdictions to launder their wealth, hide their wealth and re-invest it into the global financial system. Asset Laundering In The UK (2023) Director: Michael Oswald Writers: Murtaza MehdiMichael Oswald Stars: Mirza Shahzad Akbar, Fawad Chaudry, Irfan Hashmi Genre: Documentary Country: United Kingdom Language: English Release Date: United Kingdom February 10, 2023 Filming Location: United Kingdom Synopsis: Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) are people who hold a public function and as a result, present higher risks of being involved in bribery or corruption. Offshore leaks have revealed repeatedly that PEPs use British finance and British offshore jurisdictions to launder their wealth, hide their wealth and re-invest it into the global financial system. London is the place where they buy property, where they take legal action against their critics and where they live when they fall from grace. But

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Asset Laundering In The UK | Crime Under The Crown

61 minCrime & Justice
The Architects of Money: Who Decides the Price of Your Life? documentary thumbnailEN53 min
The Architects of Money: Who Decides the Price of Your Life?

The Architects of Money: Who Decides the Price of Your Life? Money looks simple: a number in your bank account, a mortgage payment, a salary, a savings balance. But behind every number are institutions most people rarely think about — and yet their decisions shape the cost of almost everything. This episode explores the power of the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank: how they were built, how they control interest rates, how they responded to the 2008 financial crisis, and why their choices affect inflation, housing, jobs, debt and the future of the global economy. Because modern money is no longer just cash. It is trust, debt, policy, technology and institutional power. And the real question is: who actually controls the price of your money? Want to keep exploring the hidden systems behind money, markets and power? Listen next to: How the Money Lost Its Value | Is Another Crisis Coming?

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The Architects of Money: Who Decides the Price of Your Life?

53 minEconomics & Business
Fortune Fights | The Lawsuits That Changed American Business documentary thumbnailEN128 min
Fortune Fights | The Lawsuits That Changed American Business

Fortune Fights - The legal ups and downs and fortunes earned and lost by some of America's biggest household names. Fortune Fights (2019) Director: Rob Cousineau Writers: Rob Green, Aaron Pope, Dan Tyrrell Genre: Documentary Country: United States Language: English Also Known As: Famous Fortune Fights Release Date: January 31, 2019 Filming Location: Synopsis: Synopsis: Fortune Fights examines the careers, personal lives, legal battles, and financial disputes of major celebrities and public figures. Hosted by legal experts Danielle and Andy Mayoras, the series explores how fortunes were earned, protected, squandered, or compromised through divorce, family disputes, publicity scandals, estate battles, bad business deals, and personal meltdowns. Featured subjects include Madonna, Lisa Marie Presley, Robin Williams. MORE DOCS! PLAYLIST!

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Fortune Fights | The Lawsuits That Changed American Business

128 minEconomics & Business
American Dream | More Productivity, Less Security | 4K documentary thumbnailEN17 min
American Dream | More Productivity, Less Security | 4K

American Dream - An original Moconomy video, with Daniel speaking, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs, housing, and the future of the American Dream. American Dream (2026) Synopsis: Artificial intelligence promises to boost productivity and transform the economy, but it is also creating a new wave of job insecurity. In this original Moconomy video, Daniel breaks down how the fear of automation is already affecting the way millions of Americans think about work, income, and the possibility of owning a home. From AI-driven layoffs and automated customer service to the growing risk for entry-level workers, administrative roles, legal research, and software jobs, the video connects the rise of AI to a much more personal question: how do you build a stable life when you are no longer sure your job will exist in the years ahead? More than a story about machines replacing people, this is a look at the real impact of AI on a generation already facing stagnant wages, unaffordable housing, and an American Dream that keeps moving further out of reach. Ownproduction MORE DOCS! PLAYLIST!

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American Dream | More Productivity, Less Security | 4K

17 minSociety
Hunting the Russian Oligarchs | The Empire Behind the Kremlin | 4K documentary thumbnailEN63 min
Hunting the Russian Oligarchs | The Empire Behind the Kremlin | 4K

What really happens to Russia’s richest when they fall out of line? Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russian oligarchs have faced massive pressure – not just from the EU’s sanctions, but from something darker. Hunting the Russian Oligarchs (2022) Director: Vincent Prado Duration: 52 mins Production: Ligne de Front Language: English Country of production: France In this eye-opening documentary, we investigate how Europe froze over 17 billion euros in oligarch assets, and whether these wealthy elites could really push Vladimir Putin to back down. But behind the scenes, something more sinister is happening. About 15 oligarchs close to the Kremlin have died under mysterious circumstances – from poisonings to staged suicides. Are they victims of political games? Or simply pawns in Putin’s larger ambitions? The documentary follows months of investigation into the murky world of shell companies, secret property deals, and quiet disappearances. From luxury villas on the French Riviera to strange deaths in Spain, Russia, and Finland, this film sheds light on the dangerous lives of Putin’s oligarchs – and what happens when they lose their power. Russian oligarchs

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Hunting the Russian Oligarchs | The Empire Behind the Kremlin | 4K

63 minHistory
Offside: The Harold Ballard Story | The Owner Who Destroyed a Dynasty documentary thumbnailEN89 min
Offside: The Harold Ballard Story | The Owner Who Destroyed a Dynasty

Offside: The Harold Ballard Story - What happens when one man controls everything? This is the story of Harold Ballard — the controversial owner who transformed one of hockey’s greatest dynasties into a symbol of dysfunction. After the Toronto Maple Leafs’ last Stanley Cup in 1967, everything changed. Under Ballard’s leadership: profits soared, control became absolute ,and the team began a historic decline. Players left. Coaches were humiliated. Decisions were driven not by sport… but by ego and money. The result? A decade of losing. A broken culture. And one of the most infamous ownership eras in sports history. Because sometimes… the biggest threat to a team… comes from the top. "He didn’t destroy the team by accident… he made money doing it." Offside: The Harold Ballard Story (2014) Director: Jason Priestley Writers: Jason Priestley Stars: Harold Ballard Genre: Documentary, Biography, Sports Country: Canada Language: English Release Date: 2014 Filming Location: Canada Synopsis: Offside: The Harold Ballard Story explores the controversial life of Harold Ballard, the infamous owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Known for his outspoken personality and scandal-ridden

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Offside: The Harold Ballard Story | The Owner Who Destroyed a Dynasty

89 minSociety
The Dragon’s Gambit | China, Power and the New Global Order documentary thumbnailEN25 min
The Dragon’s Gambit | China, Power and the New Global Order

The Dragon’s Gambit | China, Power and the New Global Order China is reshaping its economic relationship with Europe and Latin America—not only through factories, batteries, electric vehicles and investment, but through a long-term strategy designed to embed its industrial capacity at the heart of other economies. This episode explores the invisible logic connecting ports, lithium mines, assembly plants, contracts and global supply chains. Because the real question is not simply who builds a factory, but what system begins to operate once that factory becomes connected to the rest of the world. When does an investment stop being an isolated opportunity and become part of a much larger economic structure? And are we still in time to decide the rules of the game? The audiovisual version combines real footage, archival material, stock footage and AI-generated visualizations to represent concepts such as economic interdependence, strategic planning and industrial power. You may also enjoy: Editor: Mario Capetillo Narrator: Derrek Carriveau Genre: Documentary Language: English Release Date: June 2026

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The Dragon’s Gambit | China, Power and the New Global Order

25 minSociety
The Architects of Money: The Federal Reserve & The European Central Bank | 4K documentary thumbnailEN53 min
The Architects of Money: The Federal Reserve & The European Central Bank | 4K

The Architects of Money: The Federal Reserve & The European Central Bank - Who decides the price of money—and what happens when those decisions reshape the lives of millions? This documentary explores the hidden power of the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, from the end of the gold standard and the 2008 financial crisis to quantitative easing, the eurozone debt crisis, pandemic stimulus and the return of inflation. Discover how central banks influence mortgages, savings, employment, government debt and financial markets—and why their most important decisions remain largely beyond direct democratic control. The Architects of Money: The Federal Reserve & The European Central Bank (2026) Director: Moconomy Writers: Paula Miralles Genre: Documentary Language: English Synopsis: Money is no longer defined primarily by the cash we hold. Most of it exists as digital entries supported by trust in the institutions that create, manage and protect it. **The Architects of Money** examines two of the most powerful institutions in the global economy: the United States Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. Together, their decisions influence interest rates, mortgages, savings

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The Architects of Money: The Federal Reserve & The European Central Bank | 4K

53 minEconomics & Business
The World According to Amazon | How Amazon Became More Powerful Than Governments documentary thumbnailEN53 min
The World According to Amazon | How Amazon Became More Powerful Than Governments

The World According to Amazon - Amazon began in a garage selling books. Today, it controls global commerce, cloud infrastructure, logistics, data storage and the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people. This documentary investigates the rise of Jeff Bezos and the true scale of Amazon’s power. From exploited warehouse workers and destroyed local businesses to monopoly accusations, political lobbying and housing crises, the film reveals how one company reshaped the global economy. But Amazon is no longer just a retailer. It controls digital infrastructure, influences, governments, dominates online commerce and is redefining capitalism itself. The question is no longer whether Amazon is too big. The question is: who still has the power to stop it? The World According to Amazon (Year) Director: Adrien Bellay Writers: Adrien Bellay Genre: Documentary, Economy, Technology, Society Country: France Language: French (original), English (international version available) Also Known As: Le Monde selon Amazon Release Date: 2021 Filming Locations: France, United States, Poland, Germany, and other Amazon logistics hubs Synopsis: The World According to Amazon investigates the global expansion of Amazon and the profound

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The World According to Amazon | How Amazon Became More Powerful Than Governments

53 minPolitics & War