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Asian American Film Series: Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
July 20, 2018 @ 7:00 am PDT
Oscar-nominated!
This riveting, award-winning documentary tells the incredible saga of the Chinese immigrant Sung family, owners of Abacus Federal Savings of Chinatown, New York. Accused of mortgage fraud by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., Abacus becomes the only U.S. bank to face criminal charges in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. The indictment and subsequent trial force the Sung family to defend themselves – and their bank’s legacy in the Chinatown community – over the course of a five-year legal battle. (2016, 1hr 30min, Directed by Steve James)
Q&A after the film TBA
*A Pre-film box meal will be available for $8 starting at 6 PM. Call (805) 961-5367 or email education@sbthp.org to reserve a box.
Doors Open 6 PM | Screening 7 PM | Reception to Follow
Alhecama Theatre, 215 A, E Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara
Tickets: Free for members, $5 suggested donation for non-members
*Free parking in the lot at the corner of Santa Barbara and Canon Perdido Streets (behind Panino)
For more information: (805) 965-0093