In The Dark Money Game, a two-film documentary project by Alex Gibney, the insidious role of dark money in politics is illuminated, particularly through the lens of a scandal in Ohio. Based on Jane Mayer's book, the films expose how undisclosed donations can distort democratic processes. The first film, Ohio Confidential, reveals how a power company funneled $61 million through a nonprofit to aid in electing a politician who facilitated a billion-dollar bailout for a nuclear plant, circumventing laws intended to limit corporate influence. This scenario exemplifies the broader implications of the Citizens United ruling on modern politics.
The Dark Money Game explores how undisclosed funds from nonprofits have warped elections and democracy, tracing the consequences of Citizens United on modern politics.
Gibney's project outlines the Ohio power company's manipulation of dark money to secure a billion-dollar bailout by helping elect a favorable politician.
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