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201885 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Inside Lehman Brothers

201885 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Lehman Brothers' 2008 collapse, driven by executive decisions and regulatory failures, triggered a global financial crisis that reshaped the banking industry.

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Jennifer Deschamps

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Lehman Brothers' 2008 collapse, driven by executive decisions and regulatory failures, triggered a global financial crisis that reshaped the banking industry.

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Jennifer Deschampsdirector

Jennifer Deschampswriter

Françoise Cadol

Françoise Cadolcast

Antoine David-Calvet

Antoine David-Calvetcast

Lybert Ramadecast

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In 2008, Lehman Brothers, a major investment bank, collapsed, triggering a global financial crisis. The documentary delves into the events leading up to this failure, examining the decisions made by executives and the regulatory environment that allowed it to happen. It features insights from financial experts and former employees, providing a detailed account of the bank's operations and the aftermath of its collapse. The film runs for 85 minutes and seeks to answer why Lehman Brothers was permitted to fail.

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