''Casino Jack and the United States of Money'' is a 2010 documentary film directed by

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Synopsis

The film focuses on the career of

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lobbyist, businessman, and con man Jack Abramoff, who was involved in a massive corruption scandal that led to the conviction of himself, two

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officials, Rep.

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, and nine other lobbyists and congressional staffers. Abramoff was convicted of

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, and

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in 2006 and of trading expensive gifts, meals and sports trips in exchange for political favors. As of December 2010 Abramoff has completed his prison sentence.

Contributors

* Juan Babauta – Governor, CNMI (2002–2006) *Jim Benedetto – Federal Labor Ombudsman, CNMI (2002-2008) *Pamela Brown – Former Attorney General, CNMI *

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– U.S. Congressman (R-TX) (1984–2006) * Nina Easton – Author, ''

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'' * Peter Fitzgerald – U.S. Senator (R-IL) (1999–2005) *

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– Author, '' The Wrecking Crew'' *

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– Former Rehoboth Beach lifeguard *

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– Lt. Governor,

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* Robert G. Kaiser – Author, '' So Damn Much Money'' *

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– Former owner, SunCruz Casinos *

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– Reporter, '' American Press'' of

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*Rep. George Miller (D-CA) *

– U.S. Congressman, (R-OH) (1995–2006) * Ron Platt – Former Greenberg Traurig lobbyist *

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– Lobbyist, Carlyle Consulting *Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) *

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– Public affairs consultant, Meridian Strategies *

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– Former reporter, ''

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'' * David Sickey – Vice Chairman, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana *

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– Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) *

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– Author, '' Heist: Superlobbyist Jack Abramoff'' * Froilan Tenorio – Governor, CNMI (1994–1998) *Neil Volz – Former Chief of Staff to Rep. Bob Ney (R-OH) * J. Michael Waller – Director, Institute of World Politics

Reception

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, the film holds an approval rating of 83% based on 65 reviews, and an average rating of 7.1/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "''Casino Jack''s subject matter is enraging, but in the hands of director Alex Gibney, it's also well-presented and briskly entertaining."

References

External links

Official website
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C-SPAN ''Q&A'' interview with Alex Gibney about ''Casino Jack and the United States of Money'', June 13, 2010
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