Banksters

202658 minPG-13documentary

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Banksters

202658 minPG-13documentary

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, UK banks systematically bankrupted over 100,000 small businesses, transforming trusted institutions into exploitative entities.

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Jérôme Fritel

Channel: Moconomy

Banksters

2026• 58 minPG-13

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

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In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, UK banks systematically bankrupted over 100,000 small businesses, transforming trusted institutions into exploitative entities.

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Marc Rochedirector

Jérôme Fritel

Jérôme Friteldirector

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In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, over 100,000 small businesses in the United Kingdom faced systematic bankruptcies due to practices by major banks. "Banksters" examines how these financial institutions exploited their clients, transforming from trusted partners into agents of economic devastation. Directed by Samir Mehanović and featuring insights from figures like Noel Edmonds, the documentary highlights the extensive impact of this financial misconduct on the UK economy and the lives of countless entrepreneurs.

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