Warren Buffett reflects on his life from his home in Omaha, Nebraska, where he has lived since 1958. The documentary features extensive interviews with Buffett, detailing his early interest in mathematics and investing, as well as his mentorship under Benjamin Graham. Family members, including his wife Susan Buffett, and business partner Charlie Munger, provide additional insights. Animated segments illustrate the principles of value investing that shaped Buffett's career as one of the most successful investors of the 20th century.

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Meet Warren Buffett's family and business partners.
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Warren Buffett bought his house in 1958 for $31,500.
The documentary has a runtime of 90 minutes.
Buffett studied under Benjamin Graham to learn value investing principles.
The film was produced for HBO in 2017.

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Peter W. Kunhardt directed the documentary.

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Becoming Warren Buffett was released in 2017.

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Warren Buffett is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential investors of the 20th century.

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