Documentary · 2025 · released
Unbanked
During economic uncertainty, Bitcoin emerges as an alternative to traditional banking. A deep dive into the digital currency revolution reveals both its revolutionary promise and inherent contradictions. Filmed across four continents including Patagonia, Ghana, Nigeria, London, and Portugal, Unbanked explores how millions may find financial freedom by becoming their own banks and cutting out the middleman.
Cast
The Bitcoin angle
The film directly addresses Bitcoin's role in financial inclusion for the unbanked population globally. It challenges the assumption that Western financial systems are the sole solution provider, showcasing real-world stories of individuals and communities using Bitcoin to escape crushing inflation and access to decentralized monetary systems.
Awards and recognition
- Best Documentary, Manhattan Film Festival
- Spotlight Award, Harlem International Film Festival
- 2026 Academy Awards contender, Best Documentary Feature
Trailer
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Sources
IMDbBitcoin Magazine - Press ReleaseUnbanked Official WebsiteYahoo Entertainment - Coverage
