Murdoch

How did Rupert Murdoch’s unquenchable thirst for power take shape during his formative years? Friends, rivals and colleagues reveal how he built his global empire, starting with a single newspaper, in 1950s Australia. Following his father into the family business, he displayed an early aptitude for acquisition and controversy, as he was accused of unethical behavior and ruthless ambition.

An exploration of Rupert Murdoch’s ever-increasing expansion and deal-making, the billions he made and lost, and the reputations he built and destroyed in his never-ending quest to become the undisputed king of newspapers, film, and television. Those on the inside discuss his drives and methods, as his controversial image is further tainted by the phone-hacking scandal that threatened his empire.