I like that Laura wasn’t making any point or had an agenda or bias – the facts spoke for themselves. But more than anything her own story of her mother’s pursuit of meaning and self outside of family, how her mom justified it at the time, and the sadness it produced spoke the loudest. I was touched by Laura’s honesty in showing her own compulsion and regret in that same pursuit, and how her observation of those who reached the pinnacle of wealth came together to turn her focus back on family. She didn’t sugar coat the effects of her choices, but has used it to make things better going forward. That was moving to me. And hopeful.
Not sure why so many people were disappointed by this. I grew up in LA and this documentary couldn’t have been more a more accurate description of our current social climate
The director/producer/editor lost sight/hold of the premise about 10 minutes in. After that the film was quite a slog. Someone else in the comments mentioned it "felt like sitting in on someone else's high school reunion," I am inclined to agree. It was aimless, self-indulgent, boring and falsely marketed. I feel duped.
What a grossly disgusting display of vanity. The way that people piss money away on frivolities when there is so much illness and poverty in the world absolutely infuriates me to tears!!!!
What a disappointment! The promotional trailer looked fascinating, so I really looked forward to this film being released. What a letdown! I don't know what I expected, except that it would be informative and entertaining. It was neither. Watching this stinker felt like being stuck at somebody else's High School reunion. I had to sit through long reminiscing of people who I don't know talk about themselves endlessly. These sad stories unfold in a way that is half braggadocio and half cautionary tale–but it's 100% boring! If I want to be saddened and disgusted by humanity, I can just watch the news. This was a waste of time and money.
I like that Laura wasn’t making any point or had an agenda or bias – the facts spoke for themselves. But more than anything her own story of her mother’s pursuit of meaning and self outside of family, how her mom justified it at the time, and the sadness it produced spoke the loudest. I was touched by Laura’s honesty in showing her own compulsion and regret in that same pursuit, and how her observation of those who reached the pinnacle of wealth came together to turn her focus back on family. She didn’t sugar coat the effects of her choices, but has used it to make things better going forward. That was moving to me. And hopeful.
Not sure why so many people were disappointed by this. I grew up in LA and this documentary couldn’t have been more a more accurate description of our current social climate
The director/producer/editor lost sight/hold of the premise about 10 minutes in. After that the film was quite a slog. Someone else in the comments mentioned it "felt like sitting in on someone else's high school reunion," I am inclined to agree. It was aimless, self-indulgent, boring and falsely marketed. I feel duped.
I pay for youtube a monthly fee. Why do I have to pay more for watching this?
This should've been all about Florian
Wonderful documentary.
Wasn’t what I thought it would be. A little disappointed to be honest.
What a disappointed video 😏🙄☹️ !!! I have watched others really interesting for free.
It wasn't the financial freedom that made these people unhappy !
You can live with out money … But your sure going to be miserable with out it !
A truly horrifying masterpiece. Chris Hedges sent me.
What a grossly disgusting display of vanity. The way that people piss money away on frivolities when there is so much illness and poverty in the world absolutely infuriates me to tears!!!!
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This is an absolute bore. Just rich people talking and nothing more. Total ripoff.
What a disappointment! The promotional trailer looked fascinating, so I really looked forward to this film being released. What a letdown! I don't know what I expected, except that it would be informative and entertaining. It was neither. Watching this stinker felt like being stuck at somebody else's High School reunion. I had to sit through long reminiscing of people who I don't know talk about themselves endlessly. These sad stories unfold in a way that is half braggadocio and half cautionary tale–but it's 100% boring! If I want to be saddened and disgusted by humanity, I can just watch the news. This was a waste of time and money.