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This feature documentary tells the inside story of the rise and fall of Vivendi Universal. And it is the epic tale of one of Canada's great family dynasties – the Bronfmans. Edgar Bronfman Jr was the upstart heir to the Seagram whisky billions. He set out to transform the company in a Hollywood and entertainment giant. In Paris, Jean-Marie Messier was labelled "the most ambitious empire-builder since Napoleon". At the height of the "dot.com" craze, they merged their empires. For a brief shining moment, Vivendi Universal epitomized the thrilling promise of media convergence. Instead, there was conflict and betrayal. For the Bronfman dynasty, it was a calamity costing them about $ 6 billion and their legendary whiskey empire.

Canada - 2006 - 1 h 24 mn - DV Cam - Colour

Director Don Young, Alan Handel Camera Robert Bock Sound François Proulx Editing David Mac Gunigal Music Tim Rideout

Production Alan Handel Productions, 424 Guy Street, Suite 110, H3J 1S6 Montreal, Canada Tél : +1 514 487 1881 Fax : +1 514 487 7796 E-mail : marie@handelproductions.ca with the  participation of Global Television, Canal D, Radio Canada, ARTE France

Sales Alan Handel Productions, 424 Guy Street, Suite 110, H3J 1S6 Montreal, Canada Tél : +1 514 487 1881 Fax : +1 514 487 7796 E-mail : info@handelproductions.ca