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The Dark Money Game

2025 · 1 season

A sober, information-dense look at how hidden money shapes elections, rewarding viewers who pay close attention.

Created by
Jane Mayer, Alex Gibney
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Jane Mayer, James Bopp, Maureen O'Connor
Tagline
Money changes everything.
Overview
Discover the shadowy world of political donations and fundraising 15 years after the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizen’s United case, which enabled unlimited spending by hidden sources on many political campaigns.

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Stream in the UK
  • Sky Go
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Created by
Jane Mayer, Alex Gibney
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Jane Mayer, James Bopp, Maureen O'Connor
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • politics
    • corruption
    • power
    • greed
    • class
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism10
    Romance0
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Created by
    Jane Mayer, Alex Gibney
    Written by
    Alex Gibney
    Starring
    Jane Mayer, James Bopp, Maureen O'Connor, Laura A. Bischoff, Jeffrey Williams, Tyler Fehrman, Emily Glatfelter, David M. DeVillers
    Length
    1 seasons, 2 episodes
    Network
    HBO
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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