Country: United States
Language: English

About the film:
With any and all things crypto being pushed by celebrities, influencers, and politicians alike, actor-turned-author and director Ben McKenzie decides to investigate. Leveraging his celebrity status to gain access to eager prospectors, McKenzie finds himself unraveling the loosely regulated world of cryptocurrency. This skeptical but evenhanded take on the present and future of what we consider money gives a firsthand account of the chaotic financial frontier of our time.

About the filmmaker:
Ben McKenzie is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and author known for his roles in The O.C. and Gotham, and for his work examining the risks and realities of cryptocurrency and financial speculation. He is the co-author of Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud and the author of Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, in which he explores the culture of online influence, misinformation, and the economics behind digital hype. McKenzie has become a prominent public voice on financial literacy and consumer protection, bringing a critical lens to emerging technologies and media ecosystems.

GATEWAY FILM FOUNDATION RECEIVES MAJOR SUPPORT FROM
Ohio Arts Council
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Campus Partners

WITH HELP FROM
G&J Pepsi
WOSU Public Media