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Risk/Reward is a 2003 documentary that focuses on the lives of four women working on Wall Street. It features a research analyst, a currency trader, an NYSE floor broker, and a rookie investment banker, providing a glimpse into their professional environments and personal experiences. Directed by Elizabeth Holder and Xan Parker, the film captures the dynamics of a male-dominated industry through the perspectives of these women.
The documentary includes appearances by notable figures such as Maria Bartiromo and Muriel Siebert, enhancing its narrative with insights from established women in finance. Released theatrically in New York City and Chicago, and later aired on Oxygen Media, Risk/Reward presents a unique view of the financial world from the standpoint of women navigating their careers in this competitive field.
Why Watch
- •Meet Louise Jones, a Wall Street research analyst.
- •Follow Umber Ahmad, a rookie investment banker.
- •See insights from Maria Bartiromo and Muriel Siebert.
Did You Know
•The film features four main women: Louise Jones, Carol Warner Wilke, Kimberley Euston, and Umber Ahmad.
•Risk/Reward was an official selection at nine film festivals including Tribeca and Hot Docs.
•It won 'Best of the Fest' at the Sarasota Film Festival in 2003.
•The documentary has a runtime of 88 minutes.
Perfect For
Women in financeDocumentary enthusiastsWall Street culture