When filmmaker Lauren Greenfield set out to make her documentary The Queen of Versailles, her goal was to capture the incredibly luxurious lifestyle of David and Jaqueline Siegel, who were preparing to build the largest single family private home in America, modeled after the French palace of Versailles. But then the housing crisis hit, and Mr. Siegel, whose fortune had been built on his expansive time-share operation, was hit hard. In light of economic crisis, the Siegel family was forced to radically change their lifestyle and sell their $75 million American palace, which was still under construction. For her part, Greenfield found herself capturing every moment, from Jaqueline's attempts to buy her kids Christmas gifts at Wal-Mart, to the couple's mounting marital tension, and the growing business concerns of David and his company, Westgate Resorts. Watching the film, you clearly see David struggling to keep his company afloat, and personally I...
- 1/18/2013
- cinemablend.com
Similar News
‘Veni Vidi Vici’ Review: Ruthless Austrian Satire Takes Aim at the Superrich, Treating Capitalism as a Most Dangerous Game
- 1/19/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Kristin Chenoweth To Reteam With ‘Wicked’ Composer Stephen Schwartz On ‘Queen Of Versailles’ Stage Musical Adaptation
- 2/24/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Gotham Week Market Slate Includes New Projects From ‘Sorry to Bother You,’ ‘Pose,’ and ‘Dopesick’ Producers
- 8/1/2022
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
Millennium Docs Against Gravity Festival Artistic Director on Program: ‘Our Priority Is and Has Always Been the Audience’
- 5/8/2024
- by Murtada Elfadl
- Variety Film + TV
Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Groban & More Pay Tribute to Tony Bennett at Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala
- 4/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Joel ‘Kachi Benson Tapped To Direct Doc ‘The Harvest’ On Nigeria’s Boko Haram Kidnappings For Hunting Lane, Impact Partners – First Look
- 4/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Kristin Chenoweth's Upcoming Broadway Musical Announces World Premiere Production for Summer 2024
- 2/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Priscilla Presley Honored at Music For Life Gala
- 11/21/2023
- Look to the Stars
‘Mr-9: Do Or Die’ Starring Frank Grillo, Michael Jai White & Abm Sumon Acquired By Premiere — Cannes Market
- 5/22/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.