In ‘Everyone is Lying to You for Money,’ Ben McKenzie follows crypto’s trail of bullshit

Film, TV & StreamingIn ‘Everyone is Lying to You for Money,’ Ben McKenzie follows crypto’s trail of bullshit The former "O.C." heartthrob grew up, got skeptical and made a movie about crypto’s house of cards. By Preston BartaNovember 13, 2026 Ben McKenzie sits down with Sam Bankman-Fried, taking in crypto’s favorite boy wonder with a coffee mug that had already read the room. Provided by Neil Brandvold/Easy Money Productions, Inc. Add the Observeras a preferred source on Google Audio By Carbonatix Wherever We're Needed. We're There. From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Dallas one of a kind, Dallas Observer is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. SUPPORT US TODAY Progress to goal $3,750 $25,000 The first thing Ben McKenzie does in his new documentary is lie to you. The camera glides over a river winding through dry, sunbaked country.

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