The incredible story of J. Paul Getty, The Richest Man In The World, is one of great tragedy and family strife. His immense wealth and power was so staggering that it would have taken a lifetime to count out his money by noted dollar bills.
This two-part series brings to light the difficulties faced by the Getty dynasty as they contended with their newfound wealth. Starting out as an ambitious man determined to prove his father wrong in assuming he could not run the family oil business, J. Paul Getty rose to become one of the world’s wealthiest individuals – though it did not bring him happiness. Tragedy struck when one of his sons killed themselves, another died during childhood, and a third was disinherited due to differences with his father.
Through interviews and archival footage, this documentary provides unique insight into how J. Paul Getty’s fortune has been at once both a blessing and curse for those involved in it. It also examines the legacy he left behind – a life filled with hardship but bolstered by ambition and success nonetheless.
Watching this documentary is sure to be an experience like no other: you will get an up-close look into what it truly means to be so powerful and wealthy that you can shape your own destiny without limits – as well as its consequences on those closest to you. Don’t miss out on this captivating account of J. Paul Getty’s life; don’t let the riches fool you here – there is much more beneath the surface than meets the eye!
