Irish documentary director Sinéad O’Shea has spoken about her film ‘All About the Money,’ which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and recently screened at the 70th BFI London Film Festival. The documentary follows James Cox Chambers, known as Fergie Chambers and a member of the Cox Enterprises family, as he travels globally pursuing social change initiatives.
Chambers has attracted significant controversy through his pro-Palestine and anti-Israel activism. In summer 2026, he was arrested by Spanish authorities in Madrid. The FBI subsequently conducted a raid on his vacation rental in Ibiza, and the U.S. has filed an extradition request against him. According to O’Shea, the sealed case includes allegations that Chambers transferred money from the United States to finance Hamas, among other charges.
O’Shea expressed skepticism about the accusations, noting that Chambers moved to Tunisia and invested in a soccer club following his activism. She stated that his legal representatives have indicated his donations went exclusively to lawful Gaza and Palestine humanitarian and philanthropic initiatives. O’Shea acknowledged Chambers holds some views she considers unacceptable and extreme, while maintaining that he offers insightful commentary on inequality in the United States.
The filmmaker emphasized that her documentary does not represent her personal worldview but rather documents Chambers articulating his own perspectives. She voiced concerns about the fairness of a U.S. trial given what she characterized as a polarized atmosphere in the country. O’Shea updated the film’s ending with a text card stating factual details about Chambers’ arrest and extradition proceedings. The film will screen in U.K. and Ireland cinemas starting late October and at DOC NYC in November.
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