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The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.

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Based on true story framing, Biography authenticity aspiration, Janitor mobility through opportunity, Woman director leadership dynamics, Mexican american heritage leverage, Branding through multicultural marketing

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The rise and fall of the pirate mixtape empire of three brothers from Naples, Italy, during the '80s.

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Family dynamics under pressure, Illegal markets under scrutiny, Illicit entrepreneurship through piracy, Risk and reward through crime, Copyright infringement consequences, Enforcement pressure and asset seizure

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In the 1970s, aimless teenager Greg Laurie searches for all the right things in all the wrong places until he meets Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic hippie/street preacher. Together with local pastor Chuck Smith, they open the doors of a languishing church to an unexpected revival.

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Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.

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Ambition and collaboration, Workplace culture under pressure, Tech startup dynamics, Market disruption risk, Leadership and governance, Legacy of innovation

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When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant and her parents, Jessica is determined to accomplish what was thought to be impossible, navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean over the course of 210 days.

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Based on true story, Solo endurance under pressure, Sailing trip, Public scrutiny and doubt, Loneliness and perseverance, Risk management and decision making

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Early 20th century, in the Ughetto family's home village, Ughettera, Northern Italy. Life in the region had become very difficult and the Ughettos dreamed of a better life abroad. Legend has it that Luigi Ughetto crossed the Alps and started a new life in France, thus changing his beloved family's destiny forever. His grandson retraces their story.

During China's Song Dynasty, a mysterious murder occurs at Chancellor Quin Hui's palace after meeting delegates from the neighboring Jin Dynasty. The members become embroiled not just in a murder mystery, but a larger conspiracy concerning the fate of the empire.

Follows the story of underground workers who risked their lives to send intelligence and defend the motherland, set after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor when the Wang Jingwei regime declared war on Britain and the U.S.

April, 1940. The eyes of the world are on Narvik, a small town in northern Norway, a source of the iron ore needed for Hitler's war machine. Through two months of fierce winter warfare, the German leader is dealt with his first defeat.

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The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

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Addiction and rehab, Identity under public gaze, Fame and burnout, Parental control and independence, Money mismanagement and control, Public scrutiny and criticism, Romantic entanglements and loyalty

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