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The Minutemen
Vigilantes at The Border
| Length: | 84 min |
| Released: | 2011 |
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Aggravated by the influx of undocumented immigrants and fed up with the lack of government involvement, the self-appointed Minutemen take up watch along the border between the United States and Mexico. Armed, energetic, and bound by common ideals, they are a diverse, often fragmented group of disillusioned freedom fighters led by a modern day Don Quixote named Lil' Dog and his four legged companion Freckles.
Zealous and often comical, these subjects exist in the realm of vigilantism. This cinema vérité documentary follows nine of these eccentric, self-appointed watchdogs as they fight to regain their sovereignty as well as their own sanity in an isolated and dangerous landscape. Filmed over the course of four years, the film examines the motivations of and relationships between these conflicted patriots.
Zealous and often comical, these subjects exist in the realm of vigilantism. This cinema vérité documentary follows nine of these eccentric, self-appointed watchdogs as they fight to regain their sovereignty as well as their own sanity in an isolated and dangerous landscape. Filmed over the course of four years, the film examines the motivations of and relationships between these conflicted patriots.
“Regardless of your political beliefs, you can embrace The Minutemen movie as an indie film upholding the honored tradition of independent film-making. . . Wascinski does not cave in to political orthodoxy.”
‒Stewart Nusbaumer, Huffington Post
"A strong vérité film that challenges our perceptions of a controversial issue. The film catalyzes us to consider the meaning of patriotism, immigration and freedom."
‒Roger Ebert, Sun Times
‒Stewart Nusbaumer, Huffington Post
"A strong vérité film that challenges our perceptions of a controversial issue. The film catalyzes us to consider the meaning of patriotism, immigration and freedom."
‒Roger Ebert, Sun Times
Silver Hugo, Chicago International Film Festival, 2011
Titanic International Film Festival, 2011
Best Documentary and Grand Jury Awards, Brooklyn International Film Festival, 2010
Titanic International Film Festival, 2011
Best Documentary and Grand Jury Awards, Brooklyn International Film Festival, 2010
