Born Rich (2003)

From HBO:
First-time filmmaker Jamie Johnson, a 23-year-old heir to the Johnson &
Johnson pharmaceutical fortune, captures the rituals, worries and social
customs of the young Trumps, Vanderbilts, Newhouses and Bloombergs in the
documentary special, BORN RICH, a 2003 Sundance Film Festival selection.
Offering candid insights into the privileges and burdens of inheriting
more money than most people will earn in a lifetime.

Narrated by Johnson, a history student at New York University, and filmed
over a three-year period, BORN RICH spotlights ten young adults who came
into the world knowing they would never have to work a day in their lives.
These society-column names speak frankly about the one subject they all
know is taboo: money.

With his unfettered access to this rarified subculture, Johnson explores
topics such as the anxieties of being "cut off," and the misconception
that money can solve all problems. "Most wealthy people are told from a
very young age not to talk about money," notes Johnson. "Consequently,
they are extremely reluctant to speak to people about their backgrounds.
Also, many of the subjects in my film already have more public
recognition than they may want, and have very little to gain by
receiving more." Among the peers Johnson interviews are: Josiah
Hornblower, heir to the Vanderbilt and Whitney fortunes;
S.I. Newhouse IV, of the Conde Nast Newhouses; Ivanka Trump, daughter
of Donald Trump; and Georgianna Bloomberg, daughter of New York City
Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

The story begins with the advent of the filmmaker's 21st birthday,
and his mingled anticipation and fear of receiving his portion of the
family inheritance. Unsure about the future direction of his own life,
Johnson decides to document the experiences of his privileged peers in
dealing with their family's legacies. He explores their candid
perspectives on subjects ranging from life philosophies and trust funds
to prenuptial agreements and career choices, ultimately revealing their
common struggle to discover their own identity.

BORN RICH is directed by Jamie Johnson; produced by Dirk Wittenborn;
producer, Jamie Johnson; co-producer and director of photography, Nick
Kurzon; edited by Nick Kurzon, Steve Pilgrim and Jason Zemlicka;
consulting editor, Geof Bartz; music by Joel Goodman.