Movie
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
6.7/10
2017
1h 28m
en
Documentary
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.
Director
Steve James
Movie Information
Release Date
January 6, 2017
Runtime
1h 28m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
79
Production
