WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn

About WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn

'WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn' is a 2021 American documentary film that explores the rise and fall of one of the biggest corporate flameouts and venture capitalist bubbles in recent years - the shared workspace company WeWork. It offers a detailed account of the roller coaster journey of WeWork and its charismatic, eccentric co-founder, Adam Neumann.

Making / Production

The documentary is directed by Jed Rothstein and produced by Campfire, Forbes Entertainment and Olive Hill Media. The film utilises interviews with journalists, experts, high-ranking former employees, and skits played by actors to tell the story of WeWork and Adam Neumann's ambitious journey.

Actors

• Rebekah Paltrow Neumann - Portrayed by herself. She is the co-founder of WeWork and wife of Adam Neumann. Through her role, we get personal insights into the work culture and ambition of WeWork.
• Adam Neumann - Portrayed by himself. He is shown as a charismatic figure who led WeWork with immense passion and ambition which eventually led to its downfall.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The director, Jed Rothstein, is known for his Oscar-nominated documentary, 'Killing in the Name'.
• WeWork was valued at almost $50 billion at its peak, making it one of the most valuable start-ups at the time.
• Adam Neumann was ousted from the company due to his eccentric leadership and mismanagement.

Quotes

• Adam Neumann: “We are making a life, not just a living.”
• Journalist: “It’s not about how much money you make; it’s about how much money you’re going to make.”

Music, Soundtrack

• The engaging background score and soundtrack of this documentary have been composed by Jeremy Turner. Yet, the film does not have any much-known or popular tracks.