Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
6.7/10
1hr 28mins
Country:US
2017
Documentary
Spoken Languages: 普通话, English
Overview:
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.
Budget
$0.00
Production companies
Kartemquin Films, ITVS, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, FRONTLINE, Motto Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1hr 28mins
Rating
6.7/10
Release Date
2017-01-06
