Casino Jack and the United States of Money

Casino Jack and the United States of Money

Come See Where Your Democracy Went

2010 · 118 min · ★ 7.1 · Documentary

A probing investigation into the lies, greed and corruption surrounding D.C. super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his cronies.

Directed by Alex Gibney · Written by Alex Gibney

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