Financial Crisis

This FRONTLINE documentary continues to explore the 2008 financial crisis, its causes, the response of financial institutions and the government, and the measures taken to prevent a total economic collapse. It critically reflects on the failures of Wall Street and government regulators and the controversial decisions made.

The Untouchables documentary explores the lack of criminal charges against senior Wall Street executives despite evidence of fraud that contributed to the financial crisis. It highlights the DOJ and FBI’s focus on lower-level individuals, challenges in proving criminal intent, and concerns about the economic impact of indicting large financial institutions.