Unchecked greed, substance abuse, financial corruption, and the "dark side" of the American Dream.

The rise and fall of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who founded the fraudulent brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont .

Despite his former wealth, Jordan Belfort’s net worth is estimated at -$100 million as of 2025 due to ongoing restitution owed to the victims of his fraud. 2. Biographical & Historical Context