
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- JJill Sung
- DDon Lee
- PPolly Greenberg
- CChanterelle Sung
- KKevin Puvalowski
- NNeil Barofsky
- HHwei Lin Sung
- HHeather Sung
- TThomas Sung
- JJiayang Fan
Crew
- Director
- Steve James
- Producers
- Julie Goldman, Mark Mitten
- Production
- Kartemquin Films, ITVS, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, FRONTLINE, Motto Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is Abacus: Small Enough to Jail rated?
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 80 votes.
Who directed Abacus: Small Enough to Jail?
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail was directed by Steve James.
When was Abacus: Small Enough to Jail released?
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail was released in 2017.


















