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Critic Steve Rose
rated 8

Never has grotesque wealth looked so unenviable, or its removal been so entertaining, as in this garishly watchable riches-to-rags documentary: part-car crash reality show, part-dissection of the modern American dream.

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Cast & Crew

George W. Bush
As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Laura Bush
As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jacqueline Siegel
As Self (as Jackie Siegel)
Steve Kroft
As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Alyse Zwick
As Self - Miss New York 2009
Richard Siegel
As Self - Son

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"The Queen of Versailles" is a documentary that explores the opulent lifestyle of billionaire David Siegel and his wife Jackie, a former beauty queen, as they build their dream home, a mansion inspired by Versailles, in Florida. However, their extravagant world is turned upside down when the economic crisis hits and their time-share business begins to crumble. The film delves into the innate virtues and flaws of the American dream, as the Siegel family struggles to come to terms with their reduced income and the impact it has on their lives. With a keen eye for detail, the filmmaker captures private moments and metaphors to create portraits of family, friends, and colleagues, offering a hypnotic and thought-provoking glimpse into the demise of the American Dream.

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