# Ben McKenzie Says Streamers Avoided His Anti-Crypto Film, So He Found Another Route

Actor Ben McKenzie claims major streaming platforms were too afraid to license his documentary criticizing cryptocurrency. He then sought an alternative distribution method to reach viewers. The story highlights corporate caution around controversial financial topics in media.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ben-mckenzie-cryptocurrency-documentary-home-entertainment-1236825954/) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000