Casino Jack and the United States of Money
Lobbyists have long played a role in U.S. politics, but the 2006 scandal of Republican super lobbyist Jack Abramoff revealed just how much power they can hold. This compelling documentary chronicles Abramoff's rise and fall from his early days in the GOP to his four-year prison sentence and investigates the often bizarre story of how his political and financial ambitions took root. Director Alex Gibney (Enron, Taxi to the Dark Side) sheds light on the dark side of Washington in which money and power trump all. Official selection at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
Year: 2010
Genre: Documentaries, Political Docos
Country: USA
Director: Alex Gibney
Duration: 118 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains offensive language.
7.1/10
Location in store: Documentary (Political)
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