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Ben McKenzie Self-Releases Fraud Documentary After $1 M Bet, Platforms Reject

8/4/2026

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Ben McKenzie released “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money” on Eventive on August 22.
He funded it with savings and a $1 million profit from betting against fraud.
Streaming platforms declined licensing fearing backlash from President Donald Trump’s administration.
The film holds a 100% fresh Rotten Tomatoes rating.
McKenzie aims for 100,000 viewers in two weeks and criticized Kim Kardashian and Matt Damon for promoting crypto.

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Ben McKenzie released “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money” on Eventive on August 22.
He funded it with savings and a $1 million profit from betting against fraud.
Streaming platforms declined licensing fearing backlash from President Donald Trump’s administration.
The film holds a 100% fresh Rotten Tomatoes rating.
McKenzie aims for 100,000 viewers in two weeks and criticized Kim Kardashian and Matt Damon for promoting crypto.