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Abacus: Small Enough To Jail (2017)

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Abacus, a story about a family that ran the only bank to face federal prosecution following the financial collapse of 2008, was directed by Steve James — the same man who directed the classic, Hoop Dreams. James film follows the Sung family. The Sung’s bank, Abacus Federal Savings, mainly served the Chinatown district of New York City. The film chronicles the Sung’s court case, as well as Thomas Sung’s relationship with his adult daughters. In a way, this is a David vs. Goliath tale. A family versus the government. And once again, James delivers the goods.