Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
Originally released in 2017. Abacus: Small Enough to Jail is a documentary film. directed by Steve James. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Neil Barofsky, Ti-Hua Chang, and Jiayang Fan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 2017
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (79 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Kartemquin Films
- ITVS
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- FRONTLINE
- Motto Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abacus: Small Enough to Jail about?
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., Abac...
Who directed Abacus: Small Enough to Jail?
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail was directed by Steve James.
How long is Abacus: Small Enough to Jail?
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Abacus: Small Enough to Jail released?
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail was released on January 6, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Abacus: Small Enough to Jail?
The main cast of Abacus: Small Enough to Jail includes Neil Barofsky, Ti-Hua Chang, Jiayang Fan, Roman Fuzaylov, Polly Greenberg.