The Murdochs: Empire of Influence

3.6

Documentary

2022

55 min

Featuring exclusive reporting from The New York Times, interviews with people who worked inside the Murdoch companies, and decades of rich archival footage, this six-part series goes behind the scenes of the improbable rise of a media tycoon, his outsized influence around the globe, and the intense succession battle between his children over who will inherit his throne. Cinematic and thrilling, The Murdochs: Empire of Influence charts the high-stakes deal making, political maneuvering, and dynastic betrayals – and how the ambitions of one family birthed one of the largest media empires in history.

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Momma Mia🌻🌷

"This was a good documentary-series. It was very dramatic, well paced…much like a drama series. It gives much pause for thought about how such a small group of people has controlled so much of the news markets…and the dire consequences for the rest of us. "

H G

"A must-see, especially if you’re a Succession fan. "