Company Research Report: Rakontur
Company Overview
- Name: Rakontur
- Mission: No information is available.
- Founded: The origin dates back to the meeting of the founders, but precise founding details are not available.
- Founders: Billy Corben, Alfred Spellman, and David Cypkin
- Key People:
- Billy Corben (Director)
- Alfred Spellman (Producer)
- David Cypkin (Editor)
- Headquarters: Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known for: Rakontur is known for producing documentaries focused on Florida's most notorious stories, often covering salacious and controversial topics such as crime and politics, as evidenced by their films like Cocaine Cowboys and God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty. They leverage a unique style of storytelling without narrators and use interviews and archival footage to drive the narrative.
Products
Filmography
Rakontur has produced numerous documentaries and films, each known for their unique storytelling and slick production values. Below is a selection of their body of work:
1. From Russia With Lev (2024)
- Description: Explores the true misadventures of Lev Parnas, intertwining political and personal scandal.
- Key Features: Combines political intrigue with personal narrative.
2. Men of War (2024)
- Description: Information unavailable.
3. God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty (2022)
- Description: Investigates the scandal surrounding Jerry Falwell Jr. involving a Miami pool boy.
- Key Features: Delves into themes of sex, religion, and politics; highly praised for its engaging storytelling style.
4. Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami (2021)
- Description: A deep dive into the cocaine trade's impact on Miami, packaged as a Netflix series.
- Key Features: Based on true events, features interviews with ex-smugglers.
5. Screwball (2018)
- Description: Tackles the Alex Rodriguez doping scandal using child actors in its reenactments.
- Key Features: Blends investigative journalism with humor and quirky storytelling.
6. 537 Votes (2020)
- Description: Focuses on the 2000 U.S. presidential election's recount debacle, relating it to the Elián González custody controversy.
- Key Features: Explores historical political events with contemporary relevance.
7. The U (2009)
- Description: Chronicles the rise of the University of Miami's football program.
- Key Features: Became ESPN's most viewed documentary.
Recent Developments
- New Products/Films:
- "From Russia With Lev" and "Men of War" are among the most recent productions set for release in 2024.
- Continuous expansion of the Cocaine Cowboys franchise with additional series and documentaries.
- New Features:
- The storytelling in films such as "God Forbid" remains innovative, with a mix of archival footage, interviews, and recreations.
- Partnerships: No specific new partnerships are noted, but Rakontur's established presence in prestigious film festivals like Sundance and Tribeca continues.
Remarks:
Rakontur has maintained its status as a socially aware filmmaker by tackling contemporary and socially relevant topics, ensuring that their documentaries are not only entertaining but also shape conversations at national and international levels.
