The Queen of Versailles, with the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, follows billionaires Jackie and David's rags-to-riches story to uncover the inherent virtues and flaws of their American dream. We begin with the triumphant construction of the largest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Because it is financed by a thriving time-share business built on the real-estate bubble, the economic crisis halts progress and seals the fate of its owners. In a riveting film filled with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor, we witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years.
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The Queen of Versailles, with the epic dimensions of a Shakespearean tragedy, follows billionaires Jackie and David's rags-to-riches story to uncover the inherent virtues and flaws of their American dream. We begin with the triumphant construction of the largest house in America, a sprawling, 90,000-square-foot mansion inspired by Versailles. Because it is financed by a thriving time-share business built on the real-estate bubble, the economic crisis halts progress and seals the fate of its owners. In a riveting film filled with delusion, denial, and self-effacing humor, we witness the impact of this turn of fortune over the next two years.
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