Carl Icahn HBO documentary thoughts?

Did anybody see that new documentary about Carl Icahn. I thought it was pretty inspiring and motivating to see his dedication and willingness to challenge executives. It’s also nice to highlight the classic fundamental truth of “buying undervalued companies.”

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Bumping as I just watched last night. Thought it was extremely well done and would highly recommend to anyone on this forum.

IMO they did a really good job at showing him from different angles (obviously was pro-Icahn but still provided some criticisms). His personality really came through and I feel like each company they highlighted gave a fuller picture of who he is and what he did.

Curious what others thought.

 
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"Dedication and willingness to challenge executive" - brother, he's just trying to make money, not charitably help CEOs with character development lol.

 

For a much more intimate look - read Michael Dell's book, when Dell describes his fight against Carl. Carl does not come off well at all from that snuffle - in terms of his character. That said, Carl is also a billionaire and you don't get to that level by unless you also have characteristics that enable you to rise that far.

 

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