New Documentary: Chasing Madoff
Produced by Cohen Media Group, the film/documentary covers the struggle of whistleblower Harry Markopolos in his quest to expose the truth behind the infamous Madoff hedge fund Ponzi scheme. Director Jeff Prosserman’s new documentary will release in theaters on August 26, 2011.
“Throughout the decade long investigation, Markopolos pieced together a chain of white-collar predators consisting of bankers, lieutenants, and henchmen, all linked to the devastating Ponzi scheme. With risk and danger apparent, Markopolos and his team relentlessly continued to pursue the frightening truth.”
“Finding himself trapped in a web of deceit, the Boston securities analyst turned vigilante investigator now feared for his life and the safety of his family, as he discovered no one would listen…”
Upcoming NYC and LA screening dates:
New York Screenings:
Wednesday, August 3rd at 6:00pm – Park Avenue Screening Room
(500 Park Avenue, New York)
Wednesday, August 17th at 10:00am – Park Avenue Screening Room
(500 Park Avenue, New York)
LA Screenings:
Wednesday, August 3rd at 7:30 PM – Sunset Screening Room
(8730 Sunset Blvd in Hollywood)
Monday, August 8th at 4:00 PM – Dick Clark Screening Room
(2900 Olympic Blvd in Santa Monica)
Thursday, August 18th at 7:30 PM – Raleigh-Pickford Theater
(650 N. Bronson in Hollywood)
The film also includes interviews with Markopolos and fellow investigators Frank Casey, Neil Chelo, Michael Ocrant, and Gaytri Kachroo over how they pursued and exposed Bernie Madoff and his elaborate ponzi scheme for bilking investors out of $50 billion.
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