Last updated March 2024
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Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020)
Plot Summary:
Set in 1980's & 90's Bombay, Scam 1992 follows the life of Harshad Mehta - a stockbroker who single-handedly took the stock market to dizzying heights & his catastrophic downfall. Being directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Hansal Mehta, the series is based on journalist Debashis Basu & Sucheta Dalal's book "The Scam"
Duration: 54 min
IMDB Rating: 9.3/10
IMDB Votes: 154000
Genere: Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Plot tags: finance, insider trading, financial crisis, stock exchange, stock broker, newspaper office, embezzler, caper, financier, cons and scams, money, con artists, criminal, deception, con trick, fraud, historical figure, escapades, financial problem, historical character, motivation, wall street, corruption, mission, innovation
The Great (2020)
Plot Summary:
A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia
Duration: 1594 min
IMDB Rating: 8.2/10
IMDB Votes: 52000
Genere: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Country: USA
Plot tags: monarch, royal court, royal family, king, empress, queen, female nudity, imperial russia, russian empire, palace intrigue, intrigue, rivalry, military, betrayal, political intrigue, coronation, state affairs, ambition, serial killer, fashion, women, ancient, feminist, team, woman
Mrs. America (2020)
Plot Summary:
The true story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, and the unexpected backlash led by a conservative woman named Phyllis Schlafly, aka “the sweetheart of the silent majority.”
Duration: 458 min
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Plot tags: feminism, feminist, conservative, activist, politics, lesbian, women, fighting the system, society, female protagonist, sexism, strong female presence, protest, strong female character, employer employee relationship, labor union, workplace, corporate world, workplace situations, supportive coworker, friendship, justice, injustice, factory, ambition
The Murders at White House Farm (2020)
Plot Summary:
Factual drama based on the notorious Whitehouse Farm murders, and the ensuing police investigation and court case
Duration: 277 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Mystery
Country: UK
Plot tags: murder, murder trial, true crime, police investigation, schizophrenic, adopted son, murder mystery, murder case, farmhouse, investigation, murder investigation, crime investigation, uncover truth, countryside, police detective, crime scene, forensics, dysfunctional family, murderer, criminal, family secret, unsolved crime, detective inspector, crime solving, cold case
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020)
Plot Summary:
This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire
Duration: 191 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Plot tags: entrepreneur, rags to riches, american dream, hair, black, women, black history, black lives matter, biopic, social climbing, strong female lead, glory, ambitious man, destiny, happy ending, woman, ambition, money raising, american history, treatment, upscale, finance, mother, wealth, african american