Cryptocurrency Exposed: Actor Ben McKenzie's Investigative Documentary
Actor and documentary filmmaker Ben McKenzie has written and produced an investigation into the world of cryptocurrency in his film, Everyone Is Lying to You for Money. The documentary delves into the people and companies at the heart of crypto and explores why individuals continue to invest despite knowing the risks. According to McKenzie, 'crypto is not only not the future of money, it's the past of money,' referencing its failed attempts in the past.
McKenzie's investigation led him to interview disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried just months before his arrest, as well as everyday people who trusted digital currency and lost everything. Despite their losses, these individuals remain crypto believers. McKenzie aims to expose the 'cult-like behavior' of cryptocurrency investors and raise awareness about the risks involved.
The documentary is based on McKenzie's book, Easy Money, which explores the history of money and its underlying technology, blockchain. McKenzie emphasizes that his goal is not to educate viewers about cryptocurrency but rather to entertain and demystify it while encouraging skepticism towards those selling it.