Abacus: Small Enough to Jail

About the movie

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail tells 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.
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail is the second Academy Award Nominated feature documentary by experienced director Steve James, after the success with Hoop Dreams in the 90’s.
“As gripping as the movie is as a legal thriller, it's even more notable as a portrait of a community. Everyone needs to see it.” – RogerEbert.com
“A stunning David-and-Goliath epic.” – Film Journal International
“In its intimate, well-observed way, the film is deeply moving and subtly shaming. – Screen International

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