NEW YORK – October 17, 2025 – “NOT BANKED”, an award-winning feature-length documentary about Bitcoin officially arrives on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and Google TV on October 31, the 17th anniversary of Satoshi Nakamoto’s release of his famous Bitcoin White Paper on Halloween.
Information about the film:
From the financial disaster of 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto was born, who released the Bitcoin protocol, which later disappeared forever. Since then, over $2.4 trillion has been invested in this decentralized digital alternative to the US dollar. Is Bitcoin a myth or a path to mass monetary self-determination? Contains interviews with Jack Dorsey, Adam Back, Michael Saylor, Erik Voorhees, Ted Cruz and Meltem Demirors and footage from 4 continents including Patagonia, Ghana, Nigeria, London, Portugal and across the United States. Unbanked explores how millions of people could find financial freedom by becoming their own banks and eliminating the middlemen.
Directed by David Kuhn and Lauren Sieckmann (2025, 85 min).
Early awards and recognition:
NOT BANKED is already making waves on the festival circuit, winning Best Documentary at the Manhattan Film Festival and win the Harlem International Film Festival’s Spotlight Award. The film now enters 2026 Academy Awards Season as a qualified contender for Best Documentary Feature and the trailer is getting closer half a million views in just 10 weeks.
Famous Bitcoin teacher and host of the “Coin Stories” podcast Natalie Brunell praises the film:
“This extraordinary film takes you across continents to meet people whose lives have been transformed by Bitcoin. From communities facing crushing inflation to individuals cut off from the traditional banking system, UNBANKED captures true stories of hope, resilience and financial freedom. It is visually breathtaking, emotionally powerful and reminds us why Bitcoin matters far beyond the charts and headlines. Uplifting. Inspiring. Unforgettable. If you care about the future of money and human freedom, don’t miss it.”
Release information:
NOT BANKED is available worldwide on 10/31/25 on Apple TV, Amazon Prime and Google TV.
Contact:
Website: www.unbankedmovie.com
X (Twitter): @UnbankedMovie
Instagram: @UnbankedMovie
Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaPYNycHfcs&t=4s
Questions: davidkuhnllc@gmail.com 917-601-7155
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