The Moth

Fable of Fortune

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When the heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune makes a highly acclaimed documentary about being rich, his father’s unexpected feedback is what sticks with him.

Tags Legacy Money Economic empowerment Politics Societal expectations Empowering Healing Current affairs Adversity Race Serious Thought-provoking Dramatic Surprising Historical Mature content Moving Bittersweet Regretful Sad

Storyteller

Jamie Johnson

Featured on

March 15, 2010

Recorded Date

June 15, 2005

“There's a reason why rich people don't talk about money.”

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