Abacus: Small Enough to Jail (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2017, Abacus: Small Enough to Jail is a documentary film directed by Steve James, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Abacus: Small Enough to Jail stars Neil Barofsky as Himself, Ti-Hua Chang as Herself, Jiayang Fan as Himself and Roman Fuzaylov as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Abacus: Small Enough to Jail has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abacus: Small Enough to Jail page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abacus: Small Enough to Jail (2017)?
- In GB, Abacus: Small Enough to Jail is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Abacus: Small Enough to Jail worth watching?
- Abacus: Small Enough to Jail holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Abacus: Small Enough to Jail?
- Abacus: Small Enough to Jail stars Neil Barofsky, Ti-Hua Chang, Jiayang Fan, Roman Fuzaylov and Polly Greenberg.
- When was Abacus: Small Enough to Jail released?
- Abacus: Small Enough to Jail was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.