The Money Manager
Dana Giacchetto manages money for Hollywood's biggest stars including Cameron Diaz, Ben Affleck and Leonardo DiCaprio. He loves the limelight as much as his clients.

The Cassandra Group
Giacchetto's investment advisory boutique caters to the crowd he knows best... musicians, artists and actors. His strategy is simple and conservative. He invests in blue chip stocks and corporate bonds.

The Scam
By late 1999, the "rock and roll broker" falls out of fashion with his clients. Nearly $10 million dollars is missing from client accounts! American Greed shares the story of how Dana Giacchetto's desire for success was overcome by greed.

Sotheby's
Alfred Taubman is a New York billionaire. He buys a controlling share in Sotheby's and transforms the firm into a dynamic, global brand. By the end of the 90's, the art market is strong. The two largest auction firms, Christie's and Sotheby's, are enjoying healthy profits.

The Collection for Sale
The Canadian multi-millionaire Herbert Black is looking to sell items from his collection at auction. He contacts Christie's and Sotheby's. They recite the exact same price structure! Black senses something is wrong.

The Investigation
An insider believes Christie's and Sotheby's have a back-room deal. The Justice Department investigates. American Greed takes a behind-the-scenes look at the rarefied world of art auctions and the two firms that dominate the business.