An interesting documentary about the ever relevant story of Bernie Madoff (today's model being Sam Bankman-Fried), that is rather too glibly told and marred by crass and clumsily obvious dramatic reconstructions that add nothing of substance. That said, the interviews with a large number of participants are thorough and fascinating. As are the many clips of historical news stories. As ever was and continues to be, the story highlights the human love of wealth, the prestige and status that comes with possessing (or apparently possessing) it, and the follies that inevitably follow. Lots of mistakes made by a lot of people are highlighted as well as the tragic cost of these actions. A sobering reminder that if something appears too good to be true, then it is.
Review of Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street
