Review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) by Kristal C — 03 Jun 2007

Amazing and engrossing. I've watched it several times and never cease to be amazed.

This review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) was written by Kristal C on 03 Jun 2007.

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room has generally received very positive reviews.

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