The Queen of Versailles, the startling documentary that was the hit of the Sundance Film Festival, chronicles a turbulent year in the lives of Jackie and David Siegel, a billionaire couple who initially seem to embody the American Dream. Director Lauren Greenfield and her crew at first followed the Siegels because they were building the most expensive home in America (with a $100 million price tag), aptly named 'Versailles.' The project took a dramatic turn when, during the 2008 filming, the stock market crashed and the Siegels, like many other Americans, were forced to swiftly change their lifestyle or face financial ruin. Granted unprecedented access, the documentary team captures the highs and lows of this billionaire family as they adapt to their dire circumstances. Greenfield (Tff 2012, Beauty Culture) recently sat down with us to discuss the fascinating Siegels and the era of excess. Tribeca: Your first meeting with Jackie occurred ...
- 7/16/2012
- TribecaFilm.com
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