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In addition to the book, the media outlet reported a documentary was in the works by director Nanette Burstein, who was behind films on programmer and crypto evangelist John McAfee \u2014 who died in prison in 2021 \u2014 and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Bankman-Fried is likely to be the subject of many documentaries amid and following his criminal trial due to the high-profile case as well as his unique fashion style and hair.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It\u2019s unclear how such films may be moving forward with the ongoing strike of the Writers Guild of America coupled with that of the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. The union members are calling on the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to address issues including residuals from streaming media and how artificial intelligence may be used in the industry in the futur.<\/p>\n
Related: <\/em><\/strong>Top 5 Bitcoin documentaries to add to your watchlist<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The story of Bankman-Fried dominated headlines well before the downfall of crypto exchange FTX and his arrest in the Bahamas. Many once looked at the former CEO as a rising star who grew to oversee billions of dollars in assets at Alameda Research and FTX but kept making public appearances largely in a T-shirt, shorts, and sneakers. During court appearances prior to his bail being revoked, SBF often appeared in a full suit and tie.<\/p>\n