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Own the Room is a 2021 documentary directed by Christina Costantini and Darren Foster. It follows five students—Santosh from Nepal, Alondra from Puerto Rico, Henry from Kenya, Jason from Greece, and Daniela from Venezuela—as they compete in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in Macau for a grand prize of $100,000. Each student presents their business ventures and discusses the obstacles they faced to achieve their goals.
The film premiered on Disney+ on March 12, 2021, and has received critical acclaim, holding a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 8 reviews. The documentary provides insights into the entrepreneurial spirit of young individuals from diverse backgrounds and their aspirations to make a difference in their respective countries.
Why Watch
- •Meet Santosh from Nepal and his innovative business idea.
- •Follow Alondra from Puerto Rico as she pitches her venture.
- •See Henry from Kenya tackle his entrepreneurial goals.
Did You Know
•The film features five students from five different countries.
•The grand prize for the competition is $100,000.
•Own the Room has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
•The film was released on Disney+ on March 12, 2021.
Perfect For
Young entrepreneursBusiness studentsGlobal competition fans