Betting on Zero

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Betting on Zero

2017

1h 39m

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Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman is on a crusade to expose global nutritional giant Herbalife as the largest pyramid scheme in history, while Herbalife executives claim Ackman is a market manipulator out to bankrupt them.

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Betting on Zero is a well-done if not stylistically distinctive nonfiction effort that nonetheless proves fascinating due to its subject matter.

Mar 24, 2017

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Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

Mr. Ackman comes across as sincere in his outrage and cogent in his presentations. Even more valuable is the opportunity to meet and learn about Herbalife's purported victims, from Queens to Chicago to Oklahoma.

Mar 16, 2017

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

It all adds up to a timely, provocative and absorbing tale of money, power and a search for the truth.

Mar 16, 2017

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Neely Swanson

Easy Reader (California)

This outstanding documentary, reminiscent of the investigative journalistic style of Going Clear and Citizenfour, is an absolute must-see.

Sep 15, 2017

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Stephen Rebello

Playboy Online

Betting On Zero... repeats itself too often... But... the tale it tells of the struggle between Haves and Have-Nots tale is powerful, necessary and persuasive.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 23, 2017

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Kam Williams

Baret News

Is Herbalife a thinly-veiled con game being run by shady snake oil salesmen, or a benign operation affording average folks a realistic shot at the increasingly-elusive American Dream? You be the judge!

Rated: 4/4

Mar 16, 2017

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Gareth v

Detailed doco on the world of short selling and in particular Herbalife v Ackman but it does feel incomplete with more to be told.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/21/23

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Audience Member

If it sounds too good to be true OR it involves a stadium full of Americans whooping at each other, it's probably a good idea to run as fast as possible in the opposite direction. This movie is further evidence, if any were needed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

Down with MLM's. Herbalife is a horrible company that needs to be exposed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

It only shows one side of a coin.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

This doc is so interesting I’m gonna get six friends to watch this, and get them to get six friends...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/19/17

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Audience Member

Intriguing and well made.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Devin Adair

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Synopsis

Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman is on a crusade to expose global nutritional giant Herbalife as the largest pyramid scheme in history, while Herbalife executives claim Ackman is a market manipulator out to bankrupt them.

Director: Ted Braun
Producer: Devin Adair, Glen Zipper, Ted Braun
Screenwriter: Ted Braun
Distributor: FilmBuff
Production Co: Zipper Bros Films, Biltmore Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 10, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 8, 2017
Runtime: 1h 39m

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