The 2017 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, revealed its NEW DOCS lineup of 48 films – 27 features and 21 shorts; and the Invited Program lineup featuring 23 films – 22 features and 1 short— screening out of competition.
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
NAME OF FILM: ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL
DIRECTOR(S): Steve James
STARRING: Thomas Sung, Hwei Lin Sung, Cyrus Vance Jr.
GENRE: Documentary Film
SYNOPSIS: In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the only U.S. bank accused of mortgage fraud was the family-owned Abacus Federal Savings in Manhattan’s Chinatown. This stunning film chronicles the Sungs’ legal battle as they fight to defend their business and their family name.
