Review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) by Shelby M — 23 May 2006

Now THIS is a scary movie. Watching Enron manipulate the California electricity market was enraging!

This review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) was written by Shelby M on 23 May 2006.

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

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