Media mogul and Democratic US Congressman William Randolph Hearst once owned and operated the world's most powerful media empire. The real-life inspiration behind Orson Welles' classic film "Citizen Kane," Hearst built an extravagant retreat in the hills of San Simeon, CA, to entertain the wealthy elite of his time. US Presidents, business tycoons and Hollywood movie stars frequented his mansion in its heyday. The estate was donated to the state of California by Hearst Corporation in 1957. It is currently maintained by the state as a museum and historic park.
The film series is an episodic exploration of this notorious historical monument. You become one of tycoon William Randolph Hearst's exclusive guests at his estate and have the opportunity of wandering through its many astounding sights -- marvels of painting, sculpture and architecture. You get to visit the stunning art galleries and rooms in the site, visit the Neptune Pool -- famous for being a location in Stanley Kubrick's film "Spartacus" -- and the mesmerizing interior Roman Pool. You get to see Hearst's home movies in his private theater and reflect on the achievements of days gone by -- all to the accompaniment of some quirky period music.