Amongst violent far-right teams in the US, the position performed by navy veterans and the menace they signify to democracy.
Why would American navy veterans take up arms in opposition to the nation they swore to guard “in opposition to all enemies, overseas and home”?
By way of gripping private accounts from each side, this documentary delves into the violent American far-right motion, that includes the Proud Boys, the Three Percenters and never-before-seen footage of the Oath Keepers. It appears at how they’re organized and led by skilled navy veterans and examines the potential menace they pose to American democracy.
Most veterans make it again to civilian life, however more and more they’re drawn to the type of teams that attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021. This sequence explores the historic roots of the white supremacist motion, its attraction to at the moment’s veterans, fueled by conspiracy theories, and the credibility accorded to it by politicians and former navy officers. It’s a stark warning concerning the existential menace to democracy on this election 12 months and past.
