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The dot-com bubble's most ridiculous cash bonfire you never heard of.
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Riot On! (2004)

trainwreck hypnotic90s tech delusionfinancial schadenfreude

Overview

Documentary

The year is 2000 and investors are going crazy about a new mobile phone company called Riot Entertainment. Many high profile companies, like Nokia, invest millions on this unknown firm. Two years later, when all the money has been spent and the company is bankrupt, the fun is over. What happened?

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cell phonebankruptventure capital
greed and hubristhe myth of innovationeconomic irrationality

Standout Aspects

Writing

Narrative builds like a slow-motion heist gone wrong.

Production

Incredible access to delusional archival footage.

Best for:Solo: When you want to feel smarter than venture capitalists.·Friends: Group-watch with snacks and disbelief.·Background: Multitask-friendly, chaos unfolds regardless.
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Director

Kim Finn

ReleasedNov 12, 2004
Runtime1h 18m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Hakalax Productions

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Cultural

Perfect time capsule of pre-crash techno-utopianism when 'mobile entertainment' sounded revolutionary.

Insight

The 'Riot' name came from founders wanting 'energy' — irony not intended, comedy guaranteed.

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