In “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money,” Ben McKenzie steps into an investigative role, examining the cryptocurrency industry and the culture of hype, misinformation and speculation that drove its rapid rise.
The documentary argues that what began as a vision of financial freedom has evolved into a highly volatile and often opaque ecosystem, where fraud, excessive risk-taking and speculative behaviour have led to significant losses for everyday investors.
Drawing on firsthand reporting and expert insight, the film explores how crypto became one of the most aggressively promoted financial products in recent years—while key warning signs were overlooked, downplayed or obscured. It revisits major industry failures and controversies to highlight the structural weaknesses underpinning the market.
At its core, the film poses a critical question: who ultimately benefits from the volatility, and who bears the cost when things go wrong?
Blending accessibility with a critical tone, the documentary positions itself as both a cautionary account and a call for stronger accountability—challenging a system driven as much by narrative and influence as by fundamentals.
DIRECTOR: Ben McKenzie
CAST: Ben McKenzie, Morena Baccarin, Gerard Butler, Alex Mashinky, Sam Bankman-Fried, Nayib Bukele
