Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
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.
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Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 6, 2017
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
67%
Original Title
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
Production Companies
Kartemquin Films, ITVS, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, FRONTLINE, Motto Pictures
Director
Steve James
Description
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.
