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Own the Room

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"Own the Room" chronicles five students from disparate corners of the planet as they take their budding business ventures to Macau, China, to compete in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. Santosh is from a small farming town in Nepal; Alondra works the register at her family's bakery in Puerto Rico; Henry is a programming wiz from Nairobi; Jason is a marketing machine from Greece; and Daniela, an immigrant fleeing the crisis in Venezuela, is taking on the chemical industry from her lab at NYU. In the uplifting film, each of the business hopefuls has overcome immense obstacles in pursuing their dreams, from hurricanes to poverty to civil unrest. As they represent their countries as the top student entrepreneurs, the high-stakes global finals are their opportunity to win worldwide attention and the coveted $100,000 grand prize to make their life-changing business ideas a reality and transform the world.

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Christy Lemire FilmWeek (LAist) 03/22/2021
It's really inspiring and makes me have hope for the future. Go to Full Review Arielle Bernstein RogerEbert.com 03/12/2021
3/4
While Own the Room succeeds at offering a captivating look at its incredible subjects, it also avoids more complicated questions about how we can best support young people and help them achieve their dreams. Go to Full Review Kyle Turner New York Times 03/12/2021
Tucked like a pair of aces into a solid but unremarkable hand of poker is a story arc that not only heightens the dramatic tension, but also clarifies the film's more compelling ideas... Go to Full Review Jennifer Green Common Sense Media 03/25/2021
4/5
A documentary like this one provides a much-needed dose of hope about the next generation's potential to change a volatile world, one person at a time. Go to Full Review John Serba Decider 03/15/2021
Own the Room might not win any best-doc awards, but if it inspires one young person to take a good idea as far as they can, mission accomplished. Go to Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail 03/12/2021
Costantini and Foster have chosen their characters wisely, given the energy and charm they bring to the screen. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/29/2021 It is so inspiring to see young people from impoverished countries making a difference in the world through their perseverance and desire to make the world a better place! See more 04/19/2021 Had friends suggest this as I am just out of school and started a business. It took a few minutes to get going, but when it did...I was in. Characters are great! I loved Henry and Santosh. It manages to inspire and touches on complex issues in an uplifting way. All this while not being preachy. Also it really validates what I am doing and shows how small business has a ripple effect and is the future. HIGHLY RECCOMEND. See more 03/26/2021 Inspiring and engaging. See more 03/26/2021 Inspiring and powerful stories! Was fantastic to follow the entrepreneurs and see the determination and joy that all of them brought to their work! See more 03/26/2021 Inspiring and beautifully made! Strongly recommend See more 03/26/2021 Very inspiring for the generations to come! See more Read all reviews
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Cristina Costantini

Director

Darren Foster

Director

Rupert Maconick

Producer

Jeff Plunkett

Producer

Tobias Lütke

Executive Producer

Jason Badal

Executive Producer

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Synopsis "Own the Room" chronicles five students from disparate corners of the planet as they take their budding business ventures to Macau, China, to compete in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. Santosh is from a small farming town in Nepal; Alondra works the register at her family's bakery in Puerto Rico; Henry is a programming wiz from Nairobi; Jason is a marketing machine from Greece; and Daniela, an immigrant fleeing the crisis in Venezuela, is taking on the chemical industry from her lab at NYU. In the uplifting film, each of the business hopefuls has overcome immense obstacles in pursuing their dreams, from hurricanes to poverty to civil unrest. As they represent their countries as the top student entrepreneurs, the high-stakes global finals are their opportunity to win worldwide attention and the coveted $100,000 grand prize to make their life-changing business ideas a reality and transform the world.
Director
Cristina Costantini, Darren Foster
Producer
Rupert Maconick, Jeff Plunkett
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 12, 2021