Directed by Alex Gibney, Casino Jack is a detailed investigation into the corruption surrounding super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his crooked Republican pals. Politicians Tom DeLay, Bob Ney and Neil Volz give candid interviews, trying to defend their involvments, but come out looking like greedy scum. Ralph Reed (former leader of the Christian Coalition) is also shown to be a major Abramoff benefactor, especially his involvement in the Indian gaming scandal. Jack himself is not interviewed (he was in prison during filming), but his e-mails alone are pretty damning. A well made, fully researched documentary on how greed has destroyed American politics.
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