The season two trailer for FX and Hulu’s critically acclaimed Reservation Dogs begins with a “Medicine Man” fortune-telling machine dispensing words of wisdom such as “he who hoots with the owls cannot soar with the eagles in the morning.” A curse is teased, there’s a chase with gunfire, a tumble from a roof, and the two-minute trailer confirms “all kinds of sh*t’s been going down” since we last caught up with the pack.
The award-winning comedy stars D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (Creeped Out) as Bear, Devery Jacobs (American Gods) as Elora Danan, Paulina Alexis (Beans) as Willie Jack, and Lane Factor as Cheese. Taika Waititi (Thor: Love and Thunder, Our Flag Means Death) and Sterlin Harjo (Barking Water) created the series and executive produce along with Garrett Basch.
Season two will premiere on August 3, 2022 with the release of the first two episodes on Hulu.
Devery Jacobs as Elora Danan, Lane Factor as Cheese, Paulina Alexis as Willie Jack, and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai as Bear in ‘Reservation Dogs’ (Photo by Shane Brown/FX)
Reservation Dogs Season 1 Description, Courtesy of FX:
Reservation Dogs is a half-hour comedy that follows the exploits of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma who steal, rob and save in order to get to the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California.
“Bear Smallhill” (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai) is destined to be a warrior, and a leader. The only problem is he’s not a good fighter, and the gang doesn’t really consider him the leader. But with the guidance of a questionable spirit guide, he just might get there. “Elora Danan” (Devery Jacobs) may be the true leader of the group. But she’s so focused on getting to California, and so oblivious to her own power, that she often can’t see the beauty and goodness in herself and all around her.
Street-smart tough girl “Willie Jack” (Paulina Alexis) is the beating heart of the group. She’s always looking out for her crew. Meanwhile, “Cheese” (Lane Factor) is the gentle, quiet ride-or-die who is so willing to go along with the group that he never stops to consider what his own dreams might be.
One year ago, Daniel, the fifth member of the Reservation Dogs, died. Struggling to make sense of the loss, the remaining four blame their boring, small town and its ability to crush the spirit. They decide to honor Daniel by adopting his dream of getting to California as their own. To succeed, they will have to save enough money, outmaneuver the methheads at the junkyard on the edge of town, constantly dodge conspiracy-obsessed Lighthorseman “Big” (Zahn McClarnon) and survive a turf war against a much tougher rival gang, led by the enigmatic “Jackie” (Elva Guerra).
Reservation Dogs has Native rappers, catfish, Indigenous superstitions and spirits both hilarious and terrifying, laughter, tears, unexpected grandmothers, decent people, terrible people and a cavalcade of supporting characters who color and shade this already vibrant world.
Filmed on location in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Reservation Dogs is a breakthrough in Indigenous representation on television both in front of and behind the camera. Every writer, director and series regular on the show is Indigenous. This first-of-its-kind creative team tells a story that resonates with them and their lived experiences – and invites audiences into a surprisingly familiar and funny world.
Paramount+ has officially renewed the incredibly popular Evil for a fourth season. The renewal comes after just four episodes of season three have been released.
The series starring Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, and Michael Emerson is one of the most-watched on the subscription streaming service. Created by Michelle King and Robert King, season three also features Christine Lahti, Kurt Fuller, Andrea Martin, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco, and Dalya Knapp.
“Evil continues to expand its fanbase of both critics and viewers alike; season three currently has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it is a consistent top-five most-watched original series and acquisition driver for the service,” stated Nicole Clemens, president, Paramount+ Original Scripted Series. “We couldn’t be more excited to be terrified by what Robert and Michelle create for season four with our outstanding cast bringing it to life.”
Season three premiered on June 12, 2022, with new episodes of the 10-episode season arriving on Sundays.
Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Rockne S. O’Bannon, and Nelson McCormick executive produce. Evil is produced by CBS Studios in association with King Size Productions. Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, Mike Colter as David Acosta, and Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard in ‘Evil’ season 3 (Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+)
The season three plot, courtesy of Paramount+:
“Evil is a psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. Season three of Evil began moments after the end of season two: when a newly ordained David and Kristen kiss. The two not only have to navigate this fraught new reality, but contend with David’s involvement with ‘the entity,’ an espionage unit within the Catholic church. Meanwhile, Ben finds his brain breaking from their unsolved cases and turns to his sister for help.”
Sony Pictures’ The Woman King recalls the incredible true story of the fierce Agojie, led by General Nanisca. The official trailer shows Nanisca, played by Oscar winner Viola Davis, training her all-female warriors and preparing for war.
The cast also includes Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega.
Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard) directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Dana Stevens, story by Maria Bello. Viola Davis, Cathy Schulman, Julius Tennon, and Maria Bello produced. Peter McAleese served as an executive producer.
The Woman King opens in theaters on September 16, 2022.
The Plot:The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…
20th Century Studios and New Regency just released the official trailer for Amsterdam, a crime epic – sort of based on a true story – from five-time Oscar nominated writer and director David O. Russell. Russell’s packed his film with an A-list cast and is set to launch Amsterdam in theaters during awards season on November 4, 2022.
The ensemble includes Oscar winner Christian Bale, two-time Oscar nominee Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Alessandro Nivola, Andrea Riseborough, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Chris Rock. Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Shannon, Mike Myers, Taylor Swift, Zoe Saldaña, Oscar winner Rami Malek and two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro also star.
Christian Bale and David O. Russell reunited for Amsterdam after working together on American Hustle and The Fighter. Bale and Russell serve as producers along with Arnon Milchan, Matthew Budman, and Anthony Katagas. Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer, and Sam Hanson executive produce.
20th Century Studios offered the following brief synopsis:
A fascinating and richly intricate tale that brilliantly weaves historical fact with fiction for a timely, cinematic experience, 20th Century Studios’ and New Regency’s original crime epic is about three close friends who find themselves at the center of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history.
Oscar-winner Christian Bale, playing one of the creepiest villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and two screaming goats steal scene after scene in Thor: Love and Thunder. Bale’s Gorr the God Butcher is easily the best thing about this latest addition to the Thor franchise, but those weird goats definitely make a lasting impression, too.
The powers-that-be at Disney are obviously well aware of how popular these goats will become after Thor: Love and Thunder opens; they’ve already made Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder (I had no idea they had names!) stuffed animals.
But I digress…
Writer/director Taika Waititi is once again at the helm of a Thor film after delivering the best movie of the solo character series, Thor: Ragnarok. Waititi is also back providing the voice of the walking pile of rocks known as Korg – a master of malaprops who’s become Thor’s BFF and right-hand man/creature/rock-thing.
We’ll get to Korg and his backstory in a bit, but first, Thor: Love and Thunder kicks off by introducing Bale as Gorr prior to becoming a God Butcher. There’s a devastating, heart-wrenching reason Gorr didn’t just turn his back on all gods and instead vowed to wipe every one of them out. That reason actually serves to make Gorr a much more sympathetic character than expected.
Following a tragic event, Gorr picks up the only sword capable of killing any god and sets about delivering death to all deities. However, as Gorr wields the sword, the sword takes over his body until there’s very little of his will or conscience remaining.
Meanwhile, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) whips his “dad bod” back into shape and heads out on a few adventures with the Guardians of the Galaxy. But don’t get too attached to that team-up as the Guardians are nothing more than minor distractions in the overall story that focuses on Thor, the return of the love of his life, and Gorr’s quest for vengeance.
Thor, now completely out of retirement and itching to get back in the game, is called upon to protect Earth’s New Asgard – a sleepy little fishing village in which plays are staged depicting the history of Asgardians. And, no, the play we’re treated to isn’t nearly as much fun in this Thor outing. Instead, it feels like recycled material inserted just to squeeze in a few cameos. (That also describes a fair amount of Thor: Love and Thunder scenes.)
Thor’s got King Valkyrie (Emmy nominee Tessa Thompson) fighting on his side – along with Korg – as Gorr descends upon New Asgard with hell demons. As the battle rages, Thor’s shocked to discover his beloved Mjolnir has a new favorite master – his ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Oscar-winner Natalie Portman) who now goes by Mighty Thor.
Apparently, Jane has stage four cancer and in a weird twist of fate, becoming Mighty Thor gives her strength and returns her lust for life, if perhaps only temporarily. Thor’s never gotten over Jane (in fact, he’s been downright mopey) and has only just come to the “better to have loved and lost than have never loved at all” stage of acceptance when she makes a surprise reappearance vanquishing Gorr’s henchmen.
Gorr’s going around chopping down gods right and left, but it’s his kidnapping of Asgard’s children that demands immediate action, despite Thor’s lack of powerful comrades/superheroes-in-arms. Thor, Jane, King Valkyrie, and Korg – plus two screaming goats – are forced to make a stand and save the universe from the God Butcher.
Thor: Ragnarok set the bar high and Thor: Love and Thunder makes a valiant attempt at living up to its predecessor. The villain’s the best of any Marvel film, and the chemistry between the leads rivals that of the best buddy comedies. That said, the tone’s all over the place and Thor: Love and Thunder doesn’t really settle into what it needs to be until the third act. By that time, some of the antics in the film’s first two acts seem a little like filler material rather than necessary bits and action set pieces.
Korg, once again, is a bundle of laughs and the perfect sidekick for the God of Thunder. And as for his backstory…if you haven’t yet seen the film, be sure to pay close attention to the introduction of the leader of Korg’s people. And, in particular, to what he’s sitting on. I can honestly say no one I spoke with right after the press screening caught it, which explains why I was the only one cracking up during the character’s intro.
It’s terrific to have Natalie Portman back and Thor: Love and Thunder is all the better for her reappearance in the franchise. The banter between the newbie Thor and the Thor who’s jealous over Mjolnir’s preferred partner is a lot of fun, and the shared jokes make their emotional journey all the more compelling and heartbreaking.
Waititi and co-writer Jennifer Kaytin Robinson created a compelling journey for Jane, from a cancer patient with a short time to live to an incredibly powerful superhero to rekindling the love she found with Thor. It’s a beautiful love story packed inside a crazy action adventure, with the romantic comedy/drama at times overwhelming the story of Gorr. Which, when it comes down to it, is the more compelling of the two plotlines.
Chris Hemsworth’s got incredible comedic timing and he continues to prove why he’s the best “Chris” in the superhero world. I’d go with Chris Evans as #2, unless he’s playing with puppies. Then, sorry Hemsworth, but Evans takes the best Chris title. And Hemsworth and Taika Waititi are a match made in comic book-inspired movie heaven, even if their second Thor outing doesn’t quite live up to their first.
Christian Bale’s Gorr is extremely creepy and could be too frightening for younger kids. Honestly, he’s likely to give a few adults in the audience nightmares as well. Bale sinks his teeth into this complex character who starts off as a true believer before events force him to reconsider his relationship with his god. Gorr’s reason for seeking revenge isn’t necessarily justified but it is understandable, and Bale fully embraces Gorr’s transformation from a decent man to god slayer. Bale’s delightfully twisted approach to Gorr’s diabolical deeds provides this fourth film of the Thor series with its best moments.
Bale’s Gorr disappears from the screen too often, and the rom-com only works to a point. Yet there are enough exhilarating action sequences, goofy humor, and heart to carry the film over its rough parts. The big finale’s worth waiting for through the erratic lead-up. Plus, who doesn’t enjoy screaming goats and a Marvel version of Voldemort?
GRADE: B-
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sci-fi violence, action, language, partial nudity, and some suggestive material
ABC’s launching a special edition of 20/20 that will delve into tiny clues left behind by murderers. The Fatal Flaw: A Special Edition of 20/20 is set to premiere on July 7, 2022 with an episode titled “The Eyes Have It,” with the four-episode series dropping new episodes on Thursdays at 10pm ET/PT throughout July.
Remy Weber (The Genetic Detective, Mysteries at the Museum) directs and executive produces. Colleen Halpin also executive produces, and David Sloan serves as a senior executive producer.
ABC released the following description of The Fatal Flaw:
A new ABC News Studios original, The Fatal Flaw: A Special Edition of 20/20, uses miniature dollhouses of crime scenes to take viewers through chilling homicides and the tiny clues at the crime scenes that helped investigators identify the killers.
In each installment of the four-part series, firsthand accounts from authorities and journalists illuminate the disturbing events as they describe the twists and turns of the investigation and the breakthrough moments that led investigators and police to the killer’s doorstep, featuring commentary from ABC News legal analyst and 20/20 correspondent Ryan Smith, ABC News contributor Elizabeth Vargas, ABC News legal contributor and former prosecutor Matt Murphy.
The one-hour episodes reveal the mistakes that stopped each killer from getting away. The crimes committed range from a real-life “cereal killer,” who poisons his victim via breakfast cereal to the story of a “black widow” who frames her own daughter for the deaths of her two husbands.
Writer Brian K Vaughan and artist Cliff Chiang’s popular graphic novels spring to life in Paper Girls, a new series premiering on Prime Video on Friday, July 29, 2022. The time-traveling series just dropped an official trailer introducing the key players, including the group of teens who accidentally wind up in 1999 when they should be living their best lives in 1988.
All eight season one episodes will be available on July 29th for binge-watching.
The cast includes Camryn Jones (“Tiffany Quilkin”), Riley Lai Nelet (“Erin Tieng”), Sofia Rosinsky (“Mac Coyle”), and Fina Strazza (“KJ Brandman”). Ali Wong plays the grown-up version of “Erin.” Nate Corddry stars as “Larry” and Adina Porter plays “Prioress.”
Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang are involved as executive producers along with Christopher C. Rogers, Stephany Folsom, Christopher Cantwell, Steven Prinz, and Plan B. Stephany Folsom created the series for television and Mairzee Almas, Georgi Banks-Davies, Destiny Ekaragha, and Karen Gaviola direct.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Vaughan recalled there was a period of time when the paper boys in his neighborhood were replaced by paper girls. “I just thought it was so badass that these 12-year-old children were going out at 4 a.m. to deliver bad news to adults. It was just so interesting and captivating that they were newspaper delivery kids, sort of a dying breed, and yet they were the first of their kind,” explained Vaughan. “I thought, ‘this is such an interesting group of young women. They would make a great heart of a story.’ So it started with that inspiration and expanded from there.”
The sci-fi action thriller is an Amazon Studios and Legendary Television, in association with Plan B, production.
Prime Video’s official synopsis:
“In the early morning hours after Halloween 1988, four paper girls – Erin, Mac, Tiffany, and KJ – are out on their delivery route when they become caught in the crossfire between warring time-travelers, changing the course of their lives forever. Transported into the future, these girls must figure out a way to get back home to the past, a journey that will bring them face-to-face with the grown-up versions of themselves.
While reconciling that their futures are far different than their 12-year-old selves imagined, they are being hunted by a militant faction of time-travelers known as the Old Watch, who have outlawed time travel so that they can stay in power. In order to survive, the girls will need to overcome their differences and learn to trust each other, and themselves.”
Riley Lai Nelet, Camryn Jones, Fina Strazza, and Sofia Rosinsky in ‘Paper Girls’ (Photo Courtesy of Prime Video)Riley Lai Nelet, Camryn Jones, Fina Strazza, Ali Wong, and Nate Corddry in ‘Paper Girls (Photo Courtesy of Prime Video)Ali Wong and Riley Lai Nelet in ‘Paper Girls’ (Photo Courtesy of Prime Video)‘Paper Girls’ Season 1 Poster (Photo Courtesy of Prime Video)
‘Big Brother’ season 24 (Photo Courtesy of CBS/ CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)
CBS’s 16 houseguests competing on the upcoming 24th season of Big Brother will include a private chef, a Vegas performer, and an interior designer. Season 24 will kick off with a special 90-minute live event on July 6, 2022 at 8pm ET/PT (tape delayed on the West Coast).
Following its extended premiere, Big Brother season 24 will air on Sundays and Wednesdays at 8pm ET/PT. Thursday live eviction shows will air at 9pm ET/PT.
Julie Chen Moonves returns as host when the Big Brother competitors move into what’s described as a mid-century Palm Springs-inspired BB Motel.
Per CBS: Big Brother follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, someone will be voted out of the house, with the last remaining Houseguest receiving the grand prize of $750,000.
With never-before-seen challenges, these 16 Houseguests are in for the summer of their lives at “BB Fest.” Also, a new twist will send the Houseguests scrambling, and, beginning on premiere night, the opportunity for America to vote will impact the game.
The CW has confirmed premiere dates for its fall 2022-2023 primetime lineup which will include five new series. The network’s set to introduce the drama Family Law; the Walker origin story, Walker Independence; and the Supernatural prequel, The Winchesters this fall. Also joining the primetime schedule are newbies Professionals and Criss Angel’s Magic with the Stars.
The five new shows join new seasons of returning series Stargirl, Coroner, Kung Fu, Walker, All American, All American: Homecoming, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and World’s Funniest Animals.
The CW’s primetime lineup used to be loaded with comic book-inspired superhero shows. It’s interesting to note the sole entry in that genre this fall will be DC’s Stargirl.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
8:00-10:00PM IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL (Night One)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
8:00-10:00PM IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL (Night Two)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
8:00-9:00PM ALL AMERICAN (Season 5 Premiere)
9:00-10:00PM ALL AMERICAN: HOMECOMING (Season 2 Premiere)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11
8:00-9:00PM THE WINCHESTERS (Series Premiere)
9:00-10:00PM PROFESSIONALS (Series Premiere)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
8:00-9:00PM PENN & TELLER: FOOL US (Season 9 Premiere)
9:00-9:30PM WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? (Season 11 Premiere)
9:30-10:00PM WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? (Encore Episode)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
8:00-9:00PM CRISS ANGEL’S MAGIC WITH THE STARS (Series Premiere)
9:00-9:30PM WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS (Season 3 Premiere)
9:30-10:00PM WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS (Original Episode)
FAMILY LAW follows lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi (Jewel Staite) struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom. As a condition of her probation, Abby is forced to work at her estranged father Harry’s (Victor Garber) firm, Svensson and Associates, and practice in family law for the first time while forging new relationships with the half-brother Daniel (Zach Smadu) and half-sister Lucy (Genelle Williams) whom she’s never met. The result is a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunctions.
PROFESSIONALS follows Vincent Corbo (Tom Welling), a top-tier security operative who is paid to protect the interests of rich and powerful clients by any means necessary – legal or not. After a next-gen medical satellite explodes on launch, Corbo is hired by the rocket’s designer – billionaire futurist Peter Swann (Brendan Fraser) – who suspects sabotage. Complicating Corbo’s new gig is his former paramour and now Swann’s fiancée, medical visionary Dr. Grace Davila (Elena Anaya), who is racing to help stave off a global catastrophe.
As Corbo and his team of veteran security professionals investigate the rocket disaster, they expose a lethal conspiracy of Swann’s corporate rivals, corrupt government officials, and a shadowy crime syndicate – all working to destroy Swann and take control of his tech empire. Worse, Corbo must also contend with a rogue Europol agent (Ken Duken) who is hellbent on busting him for past sins.
Set in the late 1800s, an origin story of The CW’s current hit series Walker, WALKER INDEPENDENCE follows Abby Walker (Katherine McNamara), an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. After crossing paths with Calian (Justin Johnson Cortez), a curious Apache tracker, Abby arrives in the town of Independence, Texas, where she encounters diverse and eclectic residents running from their pasts, chasing their dreams, and keeping their own secrets, including Kate Carver (Katie Findlay), an idiosyncratic burlesque dancer with perhaps too keen an interest in Abby’s origins, and Kai (Lawrence Kao), a soulful Chinese immigrant who runs a local restaurant/laundry and offers Abby friendship without agenda.
Abby also literally runs into Hoyt Rawlins (Matt Barr), a slippery rogue, thief, and con artist with a dented heart of gold who quickly eyes Abby as a mark until she turns the tables on him. In seeking justice for her husband, Abby encounters Independence’s noble deputy sheriff, Augustus (Philemon Chambers), and his new boss, Sheriff Tom Davidson (Greg Hovanessian), who she has reason to believe is a very bad man indeed.
Abby and Hoyt soon find themselves precariously aligned, both seeking to uncover the truth about the identity of Abby’s husband’s killer and vow to save Independence – a frontier boomtown where nothing is what it seems.
Before Sam and Dean, there were their parents, John and Mary. Told from the perspective of narrator Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles), THE WINCHESTERS is the epic, untold love story of how John Winchester (Drake Rodger) met Mary Campbell (Meg Donnelly) and put it all on the line to not only save their love, but the entire world. When John returns home from fighting in Vietnam, a mysterious encounter sparks a new mission to trace his father’s past. In his journey, he crosses paths with 19-year-old demon hunter Mary, who is also searching for answers after the disappearance of her own father.
Together, the two join forces with young hunter-in-training Latika (Nida Khurshid) and easygoing hunter Carlos (Jonathan “Jojo” Fleites) to uncover the hidden truths about both their families. Their investigation leads them to a rare book emporium, whose owner Ada (Demetria McKinney) takes an interest to the occult and could provide the missing pieces to their puzzle. But secrets run deep for both the Winchesters and Campbells, and despite the best efforts of John’s mother Millie (Bianca Kajlich) to protect her son from pursuing a dangerous life of demon hunting, John and Mary are both determined to work together to uphold their families’ legacies while beginning to form a family of their own.
HBO’s The Anarchists documentary series examines how entrepreneur Jeff Berwick turned what was expected to be a one-time event promoting “anarchy in its purest form” (per HBO) into a movement. The six-part docuseries will premiere on July 10, 2022, with new episodes airing on Sunday at 10pm ET/PT.
Todd Schramke (URSA Exclusives) directed and served as an executive producer. Jason Blum, Jeremiah Crowell, Kim Kylland, Chris McCumber, Jeremy Gold, Mary Lisio, James Buddy Day, Andre Gaines, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Allen Bain also executive produced.
The docuseries is a Blumhouse Television Production.
And here’s how HBO describes the six-part docuseries:
Unfolding over six years, The Anarchists chronicles a strange and deadly series of events. What begins as an impulsive one-off gathering turns into a full-on, annual event, growing in size and attracting sponsorship from crypto-currency companies featuring speakers such as Ron Paul and BitCoin investor Roger Ver. And when rule-avoidant freedom activists come together in one of the most dangerous cities in the world, utopian ideology collides with the unpredictability of human nature. Relationships are fractured, rivalries are forged and ultimately, lives are lost.
In 2015, Jeff Berwick, a Canadian entrepreneur turned provocateur, launched a conference in Acapulco, Mexico in hopes of promoting anarchy in its purest form – an ideal espousing the absence of government with absolute individual self-rule. The event, called “Anarchapulco,” draws an international array of libertarians, fugitives, and families seeking to “unschool” their children to protect them from the bureaucracies of modern life, as well as crypto-currency evangelists and others attracted to the idea of creating a stateless community, free from governments and central banking systems.
With intimate access to the main players, The Anarchists features candid, first-hand accounts from Berwick, the reluctant figurehead of the movement; anarchy activists Lisa and Nathan Freeman who left the United States with their children to find a freer life in Mexico; and John Galton and Lily Forester, American fugitives on the run from drug charges, among others.
The Anarchists follows individuals engaged in this movement with full access to the drama that ensues as a community tries to live alongside tourists and drug cartels with only the principles of anarchy as their guideposts. The loosely defined ideology proves unable to hold the community together and many of the radical expats eventually find their dream of an anarchist paradise crumbling around them. Ultimately, this stranger-than-fiction tale evolves from a critique of our modern culture into a dramatic observation of the limitations of ideological thinking and the consequences of rejecting consensus.
