The 2017 documentary Abacus: Small Enough To Jail has just been shortlisted (one of 15 nominees) as a contender for the “Best Documentary” Academy Award. The film tells the true story of Thomas Sung, a Chinese immigrant who was inspired by Frank Capra’s George Bailey character to start a small bank to help his community. When the subprime crisis hit, his bank — one of the few banks not politically well connected — was the only one to face criminal charges. But Sung had an ace in his back pocket: his three daughters, who just happen to be lawyers. “As James follows their case through the courts, his movie turns into a crackling family drama.” –NowToronto