Abacus: Small Enough to Jail (2017)

Name: Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Neil Barofsky, Ti-Hua Chang, Jiayang Fan, Roman Fuzaylov, Polly Greenberg

1h 28m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

The Sung family, immigrants from China and proprietors of Abacus Federal Savings in New York's Chinatown, find themselves embroiled in a legal nightmare. Accused of mortgage fraud by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., Abacus stands out as the sole bank to face criminal prosecution following the 2008 financial meltdown. Over a grueling five-year legal struggle, the Sungs fight not only for their freedom but also to protect the legacy of their bank and its vital role in the Chinatown community. Their journey reveals the complexities of justice and resilience against systemic challenges.

Cast

Neil Barofsky Ti-Hua Chang Jiayang Fan Roman Fuzaylov Polly Greenberg Linda Hall Don Lee David Lindorff Kevin Puvalowski Chanterelle Sung Heather Sung Hwei Lin Sung Jill Sung Thomas Sung Vera Sung