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Ben McKenzie’s Documentary Slams Crypto: 'Pretty Stupid'

3/12/2026

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Ben McKenzie, known for "Gotham" and "The OC," released a trailer for his documentary “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money,” which critiques the cryptocurrency market.
McKenzie calls crypto “pretty stupid” and details his transition from Hollywood to a vocal critic of the industry.
The film features interviews with former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky, along with celebrities like Morena Baccarin and Gerard Butler.
Bankman-Fried is serving a 25-year sentence for misusing customer funds and is considering an appeal and a potential presidential pardon from Donald Trump, who has denied clemency.

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Ben McKenzie, known for "Gotham" and "The OC," released a trailer for his documentary “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money,” which critiques the cryptocurrency market.
McKenzie calls crypto “pretty stupid” and details his transition from Hollywood to a vocal critic of the industry.
The film features interviews with former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky, along with celebrities like Morena Baccarin and Gerard Butler.
Bankman-Fried is serving a 25-year sentence for misusing customer funds and is considering an appeal and a potential presidential pardon from Donald Trump, who has denied clemency.