A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff (2021)

Plot

A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff blends documentary and narrative fantasy to explore the infamous financier's life and the systemic failures that enabled his schemes. Through the lens of musician and poet Alicia Jo Rabins, viewers experience the financial crisis from her ninth-floor studio on Wall Street. As her obsession deepens, real interviews morph into striking music videos, while ancient spiritual texts inspire surreal visions of synchronized swimming. This dynamic work of art captures the emotional turmoil of an artist confronting the chaos of the global financial collapse, offering a poignant reflection on greed and vulnerability.