HBO just dropped the trailer for The Dark Money Game, a gripping two-part documentary series that exposes the money, manipulation, and mystery behind political power plays.
Based on Jane Mayer’s groundbreaking book “Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right,” the series features interviews with journalists, lawmakers, former FBI agents, whistleblowers, and insiders on both sides of the aisle.
Watch the trailer and get all the details now!
Release Date & Where to Watch
- Release Date:
- Ohio Confidential – Tuesday, April 15 (9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT)
- Wealth of the Wicked – Wednesday, April 16 (9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT)
- Where to Watch: HBO and streaming on Max
What’s the Hype About?
- Genre: Political Documentary, True Crime, Investigative
- Cast: Jane Mayer, Russ Feingold, Maureen O’Connor, Rob Schenck, and more
- Director: Alex Gibney (The Crime of the Century, Going Clear)
- Why It’s a Must-Watch: This two-part HBO docu-event unravels how billionaires and shadowy organizations use political donations to influence power—exposing the real cost of dark money in American democracy.
Watch The Dark Money Game Trailer
Trailer Breakdown & Key Takeaways
- Two Powerhouse Films in One Series – Ohio Confidential dives into a deadly scandal and a $61M slush fund in Ohio politics. Wealth of the Wicked traces decades of campaign finance corruption leading back to Citizens United.
- Big Names, Bigger Stories – Featuring journalists, judges, FBI agents, former campaign operatives, and political insiders—this one doesn’t pull punches.
- Follow the Money – If 90% of elections are won by whoever spends the most, who’s really in charge? These films trace how money moves through super PACs, non-profits, and religious groups to tip the scales.
- Inspired by Real Reporting – Based on Jane Mayer’s bestselling book Dark Money, and led by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney.
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