Betting on Zero

Synopsis

Bill Ackman, a hedge fund manager, takes a billion-dollar short position against Herbalife, a global nutritional company. He claims the firm operates as a pyramid scheme. The documentary follows Ackman's efforts to expose Herbalife's business practices while company executives defend their operations. They accuse Ackman of market manipulation. The conflict between Ackman and Herbalife impacts investors and raises concerns about the financial market. Directed by Kirsten Johnson, the film runs for 104 minutes and was released in 2016.