Award-winning film explores Bitcoin's global impact, wins Manhattan Film Festival Best Documentary and Harlem Film Festival Spotlight Award, now being considered for 2026 Academy Award in Feature Doc Category.
NEW YORK - October 17, 2025 - "UNBANKED," an award-winning, feature-length Bitcoin documentary officially lands on Apple TV, Amazon Prime and Google TV on October 31st-the 17th anniversary of Satoshi Nakamoto's release of the famous Bitcoin White Paper on Halloween Day.
About the Film:
From the 2008 financial disaster arose Satoshi Nakamoto, who released the Bitcoin protocol, then disappeared forever. Since then, over $2.4T has been poured into this decentralized digital alternative to the US dollar. Is Bitcoin a myth or a pathway to mass monetary self-determination? Featuring 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 US. Unbanked explores how millions may find financial freedom by becoming their own banks and cutting out the middleman.
Directed by David Kuhn and Lauren Sieckmann (2025, 85 min).
Awards and Early Recognition:
UNBANKED is already making waves on the festival circuit, winning Best Documentary at the Manhattan Film Festival and winning the Harlem International Film Festival Spotlight Award. The film now enters the 2026 Academy Awards season as a qualified contender for Best Documentary Feature, and the trailer is approaching half a million views in just 10 weeks.
Renowned Bitcoin educator and host of "Coin Stories" podcast Natalie Brunell praises the film:
This stunning film takes you across continents to meet people whose lives are being transformed by Bitcoin. From communities facing crushing inflation to individuals cut off from the traditional banking system, UNBANKED captures real stories of hope, resilience, and financial freedom. It's visually breathtaking, emotionally powerful, and a reminder of why Bitcoin matters far beyond charts and headlines. Uplifting. Inspiring. Unforgettable. If you care about the future of money and human freedom, don't miss this.
Release Information
UNBANKED 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
Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaPYNycHfcs&t=4s
Inquiries: davidkuhnllc@gmail.com 917-601-7155
