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From biographical tales of unsung heroes to catastrophic crises, have yourself an informative and inspiring Netflix & Chill.
From self-made millionaires to seedy figures operating in the shadows, from greedy geniuses to innovative minds making mountains out of molehills, here are 13 narrative and documentary films/shows you can stream right now that spotlight the good, the bad and the ugly of life as an entrepreneur.
Where to watch: OSN Streaming
A dysfunctional family runs a major American media conglomerate, becoming a glaring example of how NOT to run a business.
Where to watch: Netflix
Based on true events, the show follows the life of Madam CJ Walker, the first self-made black female millionaire. A story of outstanding entrepreneurship and innovation.
Where to watch: Netflix
The story of how one of the most innovative fashion designers in modern history channeled his life’s troubles to create fascinating pieces and establish one of the most revered fashion houses.
Where to watch: OSN Streaming
A deep-dive into how Walt Disney created the sensational success of the Disney theme parks around the world.
Where to watch: Apple TV
Starring the one and only, Samuel L. Jackson along with Anthony Mackie, two entrepreneurs hatch a brilliant plan to fight for housing integration in 1960s USA.
Where to watch: Netflix
Exploring the Cambridge Analytica scandal in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, this docu explores how social media has enabled dark forces to thrive on the internet.
Where to watch: Netflix
A biographical dramedy of how a salesman met the owners of a quaint burger joint called McDonald, and then realises the potential of the this South California ‘fast-food’ shop and turns into the biggest restaurant chain in the world
Where to watch: Netflix
A riveting docu-series on how corporate corruption and security frauds run amuck, and the twisted feats of corporate greed.
Where to watch: Netflix
After a major financial scandal, a footwear designer makes a notable comeback that maintained his billion-dollar empire.
Where to watch: Netflix
The spectacular fail of a luxury music experience, that quickly turned into the holy bible of do’s and don’ts of event planning.
Where to watch: Shahid VIP
How the personal and professional life of a dedicated entrepreneur was changed for the better by an intern.
Where to watch: Netflix
Inspired by the life of Sophia Amoruso; who catapulted from selling vintage clothes online to running a multi-million dollar fashion empire. Also for all the hoodies/mugs you’ve got with ‘GIRLBOSS’ on them, that’s where the term was coined.
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