Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film

New York’s Chinatown is the backdrop for Steve James’ latest documentary “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail.” He follows a David vs Goliath legal tale about the Chinese-American family behind a small bank defending themselves against an aggressive prosecution. In Part 1 of this episode, Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers talks to James about his breakthrough […] The post PN 49: Steve James From “Hoop Dreams” to “Abacus” appeared first on Pure Nonfiction.