Actor Ben McKenzie examines the cryptocurrency sector in a documentary that highlights individuals who have endorsed the digital assets. In a 2021 advertisement aired during the Super Bowl, actor Matt Damon appears in a setting showcasing major human accomplishments and states with seriousness that fortune favors the brave, as the crypto.com logo appears. McKenzie reacted strongly to this message from his home. His documentary follows his path from an economics-educated performer known for a teen series to a critic of cryptocurrency promoters. The film uses a conversational style with self-deprecating elements. McKenzie traces cryptocurrency growth since the 2008 financial crisis and questions the enthusiasm for what he views as deceptive practices. He interviews figures such as Alexander Mashinsky, former head of the failed Celsius platform, and Sam Bankman-Fried of the bankrupt FTX exchange, both of whom faced legal consequences. The work also addresses entertainers who endorsed unfamiliar digital assets and shows sympathy toward everyday investors who suffered losses while retaining belief in the technology. McKenzie argues that cryptocurrency represents a return to past deceptions rather than progress, noting that terms like stablecoins are misleading and that many assets lack tangible value beyond code. The film receives limited release in the United States with plans for the United Kingdom later in the year.
