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Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street
By Stephanie Snyder,
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Language, smoking, white-collar crime in dark docuseries.
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What's the Story?
MADOFF: THE MONSTER OF WALL STREET depicts the events that led to the takedown of the largest Ponzi scheme in history. It takes viewers through Bernie Madoff's humble beginnings, establishing his unquenchable desire to succeed and disprove those who doubted him. Through dramatic reenactments and analysis from employees, victims, and those who studied and interacted with Madoff himself, the docuseries chronicles his rise to renown in the finance world, and his demise to notoriety for financial fraud.
Is It Any Good?
This captivating account and analysis of one of the most notorious crimes in history reminds viewers that honesty is the best policy. Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street, with its dark filters and slow-motion dramatic reenactments, conveys the gravity of the crime that Bernie Madoff executed over the course of decades. The episodes are fast-paced and loaded with information, so binge-watching is most likely not the best way to watch. But the issues uncovered – from ethics and oversight to greed and fraud – are sure to expose (and potentially reshape) thoughts on white-collar crime and its impact on society.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about integrity in Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street. Madoff is portrayed as smart and motivated, but he lacks integrity. How? Do you think the other employees are also dishonest? Why or why not?
How does the documentary use light and slow motion to convey the darkness of the subject matter? How do the comments by authors, journalists, former employees, and victims demonstrate the magnitude of this crime? Do you think the dramatic reenactments add to the documentary or take away from it? Why?
What is the difference between white-collar crimes and blue-collar crimes? Do you think one is worse than the other? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date: January 4, 2023
- Cast: Joseph Scotto , Donna Pastorello , Melony Feliciano
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Reality TV
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: February 17, 2023
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