Actor and noted crypto critic Ben McKenzie is set to make his directorial debut at SXSW London with the June premiere of his documentary, “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money,” according to a report by Deadline.
The documentary follows McKenzie—best known for roles on “The O.C.” and “Gotham”—as he investigates the cryptocurrency world and interviews key figures, including during a trip to El Salvador to examine President Nayib Bukele’s regime, which made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021.
“When I started warning people about crypto fraud in the fall of 2021, I caught a bunch of flak from the bros online,” McKenzie told Deadline. “Now, a lot of those guys are in jail, and sadly, millions of investors lost their shirts to these…
May 04 2025
