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CNBC Documentaries

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  • 2003
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CNBC Documentaries

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Stars : David Faber Carl Quintanilla Melissa Lee Scott Wapner

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Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Aug 31, 2003

Official sites : CNBC Documentaries

Summary CNBC's award-winning documentaries give viewers extraordinary access inside the most iconic and influential corporations, industries and newsmakers of our time. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Aug 31, 2003

Official sites : CNBC Documentaries

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Dec 31, 1969
The Big Lie
Inside The Rise And Fraud Of Worldcom
Oct 31, 2006
Big Brother, Big Business
CNBC takes an enlightening and sometimes disturbing look at how the growth of the information society may be eroding the freedoms many people take for granted.
Nov 14, 2006
Game On! The Unauthorized History of Video Games
CNBC examines the history of the video game industry from the first tennis game developed for an oscilloscope to the Atari and video arcade game boom of the early 1980s. It looks at the history of electronic game all the way up to the current Nintendo, Playstation, and Xbox game systems.
Jul 24, 2007
Big Mac: Inside the McDonald's Empire
See how a quick-service hamburger stand grew into one of the most famous brands on the planet, serving 52 million people around the world each day.
Aug 28, 2007
Against the Tide
On the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, CNBC examines the business side of the New Orleans recovery effort.
Sep 16, 2007
Greenspan: Power, Money and the American Dream
CNBC presents a definitive look at the life, career and impact of the most important central banker of modern times.
Oct 14, 2007
October '87: Crash & Comeback
Documentary about the October 1987 stock market crash.
Dec 31, 1969
Inside American Airlines: A Week in the Life
Filmed with16 crews working worldwide this unique two-hour documentary details the complex inner workings of a major airline. It ran more than 200 times on CNBC for several years.
Jan 26, 2008
Touchdown! The Patriots and the Business of Winning
Coming off the greatest regular season in all of NFL history and just one week before the New England Patriots will be playing for their fourth Super Bowl title in just seven years, CNBC takes viewers inside the most dominant franchise in football and profiles the organization's owner, Robert Kraft.
Feb 11, 2008
Swoosh! Inside Nike
Nike is a very successful company that started from nothing and made something very big.
Aug 05, 2008
Saving General Motors
GM was once the reigning symbol of American industrial might. CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports on a company staying alive with a lifeline from the government.
Nov 10, 2008
Dirty Money
Dec 16, 2008
The Money Chase: Inside Harvard Business School
In this CNBC Original, correspondent Carl Quintanilla takes you inside the ''West Point of capitalism'' as it commemorates its centennial.
Dec 20, 2008
Scam of the Century: Bernie Madoff's Crime & Punishment
CNBC examines the far-reaching and devastating effects of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme. It talks to people who suspected that there was something wrong with the investment scheme and interviews people who lost their life savings in the investment fraud.
Dec 31, 1969
Scam of the Century? Bernie Madoff & the $50 Billion Heist
CNBC investigates the public unraveling of investment manager Bernard Madoff's alleged multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme.
Dec 31, 1969
House of Cards
CNBC investigates the causes of the 2007 financial crisis by examining the roles of mortgage lenders and Wall Street financiers in the disaster.
Mar 23, 2009
Cruise Inc: Big Money on the High Seas
With unprecedented access, CNBC takes you inside the $30-billion dollar cruise industry. Watch as correspondent Peter Greenberg reveals the delicate balance between profits and losses on the high seas.
Apr 21, 2009
As Seen on TV
CNBC goes inside the $150 billion dollar industry of direct-response infomercials that's made the Snuggie, ShamWow. and the Ginsu Knife household names.
May 24, 2009
Porn: Business of Pleasure
CNBC takes a behind the scenes look at the Porn Industry and examines challenges facing the industry including censorship and the competition from free online porn. It also looks at the executive and production roles that are now being filled with women and interviews pornographic actress Jesse Jane.
Jul 28, 2009
Ultimate Fighting: Fistful of Dollars
CNBC takes a new behind-the-scenes look at Ultimate Fighting Championship- the biggest brand in mixed martial arts, one of the fastest growing sports in the world.
Dec 31, 1969
The Oprah Effect
In this CNBC Original, Carl Quintanilla reveals how products reach Oprah, the people behind the brands she highlights; and just how successful she makes them. See the explosive effects of her influence and how her impact on business is worth billions. Plus, a media coach reveals the moneymaking secrets of how to get on "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
Sep 22, 2009
The New Age of Walmart
CNBC examines some of the new challenges facing Walmart which is one of the most successful retail chains in the world. It looks at how some people are campaigning to prevent Walmart from opening stores in their community. It also looks at how challenges posed by labor unions, globalization, and environmentalism are causing Walmart to rethink certain business strategies.
Sep 24, 2009
Put It on the Map
Nov 10, 2009
Coca-Cola: The Real Story Behind the Real Thing
CNBC reporter Melissa Lee goes on an in depth behind the scenes look at the world's most popular beverage company and the globe's most recognizable brand; Coca-Cola. She answers what. the soft drink giant doing to stay ahead of competitors and gaining ground in emerging markets to keep business humming.
Dec 02, 2009
Inside the Mind of Google
CNBC takes an inside look at Google one of the most powerful and successful technology companies in the world. It looks at the history of the company, discusses some of the privacy issues raised by its search engine, and examines the company's foray into the mobile phone market. It also looks at how Google uses ad-words to create enormous profits.
Dec 09, 2009
The Bubble Decade
While it was a decade of excess-10 years of booms and billionaires-the 2000's also brought many people to the brink of financial ruin. From the bursting of the Internet bubble, to the collapse of the housing market to Wall Street's addiction to borrowed money - CNBC's David Faber takes viewers inside the turbulence, the triumphs and the lessons learned.
Dec 31, 1969
Planet of the Apps: A Hand-Held Revolution
Meet the new breed of entrepreneurs cashing in on the Apps business. Reported by Scott Wapner.
Feb 08, 2010
Business Model: Inside the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Dec 31, 1969
Tom Brokaw Reports: Boomers!
Tom Brokaw defined the "Greatest Generation" and now he tells the story of their children, the largest, most influential generation ever.
May 17, 2010
One Nation, Overweight
Go inside the race to beat obesity, where the waistline meets the bottom line. Reported by Scott Wapner.
May 26, 2010
Escape from Havana: An American Story
Between 1960 and 1962, more than 14,000 Cuban children were secretly flown to the United States to escape Fidel Castro. Parents said goodbye to their children not knowing if they would ever see them again. The airlift over the Florida Straits became known as Operation Peter Pan. In Spanish, Operación Pedro Pan. Our CNBC original documentary, Escape from Havana: An American Story, tells the fascinating story of a little-known chapter in American history. It was at the height of the Cold War when Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba. It was supposed to be a democratic revolution, but Castro soon turned to communism and dictatorship. Rumors began to spread among the elites and middle class that Castro would take their children away. Throughout the island, parents panicked. Then, the U.S. offered a way out: it would conduct a secret airlift of Cuban children and bring them to America - without their parents. It was an unbearable choice between raising their children in the oppression of Castro's Cuba, or setting them free to live in the land of freedom, never knowing if they would reunite. Today, many of the Pedro Pans have thrived in America. Most reunited with their parents but some did not. Each has walked a long road and fought to overcome profound obstacles on their way to the American dream. In our documentary, you'll meet a big-city mayor, an accomplished author, a singer, an activist, a professor, and a business leader. They were all part of a secret and improbable plan to escape a dictator's rule and fly to freedom.
Dec 31, 1969
Mob Money: An American Greed Special Presentation
From the producers of American Greed, CNBC goes inside the corporate structure of the real New Jersey mob, uncovering how the Family earns money, makes investments, and eventually is brought down by the FBI.
Sep 28, 2010
Trash, Inc: The Secret Life of Garbage
In this CNBC documentary, "Squawk Box" Co-Anchor Carl Quintanilla will look at garbage - how we create it, how we get rid of it, and how we often just put it out of sight all at significant cost to individuals and society alike. One thing about the garbage business, it's always picking up.
Oct 05, 2010
Goldman Sachs: Power and Peril
CNBC investigates one of the most powerful firms on Wall Street. It goes behind the scenes and explores its history and corporate culture. It also looks at a number of controversies that have arisen around the company due to its role in the 2007 financial crisis.
Dec 31, 1969
Remington Under Fire: A CNBC Investigation
The Remington 700 is one the world's most popular firearms. Remington insists its gun is safe -- but allegations and lawsuits point to a trail of death, serious injury, and thousands of complaints. Did this iconic American company go too far in protecting its signature product?
Nov 09, 2010
Ford: Rebuilding an American Icon
CNBC's Phil LeBeau takes you inside one of the great comeback stories of the American auto industry.
Dec 07, 2010
Marijuana USA
Jan 05, 2011
The FaceBook Obsession
CNBC examines the real story behind Facebook the largest and most successful social media site in the world. Lester Holt examines the controversial founding of the website and the company's growth plan for the future. He also looks at how privacy concerns are a serious issue for the company and looks at how the site is being used by people around the country.
Dec 31, 1969
Supermarkets Inc: Inside a $500 Billion Money Machine
CNBC cameras go behind the scenes at your local big box market, Whole Foods, and fading mom-and-pop stores to find out what the supermarket industry knows about you -- and what you don't know about them.
Mar 01, 2011
Cigarette Wars
Dec 31, 1969
Divorce Wars
Find out the secrets behind the money, the lies, the emotional pain, and the financial gain that happens when wealthy couples go from trusted allies to warring factions in CNBC's "Divorce Wars."
Apr 13, 2011
The American Tax Cheat
Hundreds of billions of dollars escape IRS collections every year. So who is the American tax cheat secretly keeping their cash while the rest of us have to pony up? Why do so many people believe that cheating on your taxes is morally ok? From actor Wesley Snipes to a Las Vegas pimp to a middle class couple -- Americans of all kinds have had serious run-ins with the IRS. Squawk Box Anchor Becky Quick investigates how this widespread tax evasion lands businessmen in prison, celebrities in hot water, and citizens in fear and desperation. We'll also meet the law enforcement side of the IRS, CPAs with a gun and a badge that investigate criminal tax evasion with the same zeal that brought down Al Capone. They'll hunt for income in overseas accounts, the secret vaults of criminals and even your checking account. CNBC goes inside the IRS's Forensic lab in Chicago to see how Special Agents use CSI technology to uncover even the most hidden evidence of tax fraud. From celebrities to the working class, no one is immune from an IRS investigator. Whether you think cheating is right or wrong, with hundreds of billions at stake, the IRS has a job to do.
May 25, 2011
Code Wars: America's Cyber Threat
In the United States, we are Internet dependent. Our financial systems, power grids, telecommunications, water supplies, flight controls and military communications are all online - making them vulnerable to countless attacks by cyber criminals. The goal could be a 10-minute blackout, an attack on our national security, a stock trading glitch or the theft of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property. The FBI has recently made cyber crime a number one priority, one that costs the U.S. an estimated trillion dollars a year. CNBC's "Code Wars", hosted by Melissa Lee, takes you onto the frontlines of the war on cyber.
Sep 26, 2011
Dreamliner: Inside the World's Most Anticipated Airplane
Sep 28, 2011
The Coffee Addiction
Americans drink an estimated 400 million cups of coffee a day. But it's more than a drink; it's a multi-billion-dollar global industry. We examine the cultural fixation with coffee and go behind the scenes with two major players in the industry - Starbucks and Green Mountain Coffee.
Nov 02, 2011
Best Jobs Ever
Nov 09, 2011
Pepsi's Challenge
Lester Holt gives viewers an exclusive look inside PepsiCo, a global powerhouse and how it is changing the foods we eat. Holt presents a candid portrayal of Indra Nooyi, the outspoken CEO and Chairman of PepsiCo, and one of the most powerful women in the world.
Dec 31, 1969
Billions Behind Bars
CNBC goes behind the razor wires to investigate the profits and inner-workings of the multi-billion dollar prison industry.
Dec 31, 1969
BMW: A Driving Obsession
A behind the scenes look at German autism maker BMW and its fanatical following around the world.
Dec 31, 1969
Best Buy: The Big Box Fights Back
In the world of consumer electronics, Best Buy is often considered the 'last man standing' - a title both flattering and daunting. What started as a local record store 45 years ago is now a national big box giant with more than 1100 stores. In recent years, the retailer has seen its profits dwindle, due to intense online competition, high overhead costs and declining sales. Best Buy has faced many challenges in its history but has always managed to bounce back. In an age when smart phone apps can compare prices on the spot, can this behemoth keep itself from becoming just a showroom for competitor's websites? CNBC Correspondent Tyler Mathisen goes behind the scenes of Best Buy during the Black Friday frenzy, profiles CEO Brian Dunn, meets the Geek Squad, and reports on how the big box is fighting back.

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