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By Jean-Luc Maracon
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Ben McKenzie just dropped something big. The former "O.C." star released a trailer for his new documentary "Everyone Is Lying to You for Money" on March 10, and it's already…
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McKenzie didn't hold back when he decided to tackle the cryptocurrency industry head-on. His film features a bombshell interview with Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former FTX…
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Crypto markets have been wild lately, and public trust keeps dropping. McKenzie's film enters this mess at exactly the right moment, asking tough questions about transparency and…
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"Everyone Is Lying to You for Money" tackles everything from regulatory gaps to market manipulation to crypto mining's environmental damage.
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But it's not just about the big players. McKenzie found regular people whose lives got wrecked by crypto's volatile nature, and their stories pack an emotional punch that makes…
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The actor's journey into documentary filmmaking started during crypto's crazy 2021 run, when Bitcoin hit over $68,000.
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John Reed Stark, a former SEC official, shows up in the film with some pretty sobering takes on regulatory challenges.
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And here's where things get really interesting - McKenzie somehow landed an interview with former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in late 2025.
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The film explores how social media influencers shaped public perception of crypto. McKenzie examines Elon Musk's role in this phenomenon, showing how his tweets caused massive…
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"Everyone Is Lying to You for Money" will premiere at a major film festival this year, though McKenzie hasn't announced the specific release date for wider distribution yet.
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Despite its critical tone, the documentary doesn't completely trash blockchain technology. McKenzie calls for better oversight and ethical standards rather than throwing the…
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The documentary's development took several years of intensive research. McKenzie's team didn't just rely on public information - they dug into internal documents and conducted…
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Bankman-Fried's interview will probably generate the most buzz when the documentary drops. His political contributions and influence remain central to McKenzie's story, and…
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McKenzie's bold critique comes at a time when the crypto world faces mounting pressure from regulators and growing public skepticism.
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The film stands ready to stir up serious conversation and controversy when it hits screens. McKenzie's transition from Hollywood actor to investigative documentarian shows just…
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