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Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
Documentary - 2017
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
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7.2
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The incredible saga of the Chinese immigrant Sung family, owners of Abacus Federal Savings of Chinatown, New York. Accused of mortgage fraud by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., Abacus becomes the only U.S. bank to face criminal charges in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The indictment and subsequent trial forces the Sung family to defend themselves – and their bank’s legacy in the Chinatown community – over the course of a five-year legal battle.
Director:
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Steve James

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Rated:
NOT RATED
Runtime:
88 min
Release date:
6 Jan 2017
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 11 nominations.

Top Critics Reviews

rotten:
The movie wants us to raise our fists and shout, "Yes, that's what happened. And it's an outrage!" Instead, you may feel like raising your hand and asking "Is that really what happened? If so, it's an outrage! Now please show us some evidence."
– Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 Oct 2016
fresh:
Engrossing.
– J. R. Jones,
Chicago Reader,
13 Oct 2016
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