Undercover in the Alt-Right
Undercover in the Alt-Right

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Undercover in the Alt-Right

2018
Movie
57 min
Swedish

For the past year, our operative Patrik Hermansson has been living undercover, as Swedish student Erik Hellberg, at the heart of the alt-right. He infiltrated some of the most notorious far-right networks in the US and the UK, culminating in the violent clashes in Charlottesville 2017. He extracted damning information that runs all of the way to the White House. And he caught it all on hidden camera.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: Nomi EveGenres: Documentary, Politics

Plot Summary

Investigative journalist Nomi Eve goes undercover for two years, infiltrating various factions of the alt-right movement across the United States. She documents their ideology, recruitment tactics, and online presence, aiming to expose the faces and inner workings of this controversial political fringe. The documentary captures her experiences and interviews with key figures, revealing the motivations and growth of the movement.

Critical Reception

The documentary received a mixed but generally positive reception from critics, who praised its daring investigative approach and timely subject matter. While some found its analysis occasionally superficial, many commended its attempt to shed light on a complex and often misunderstood movement. Audience reactions were more divided, reflecting the polarized nature of the topic itself.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its courageous investigative journalism into a sensitive topic.

  • Noted for its attempt to provide a nuanced look at the alt-right's ideology and recruitment.

  • Some critics found the analysis could have been deeper in certain areas.

Google audience: Google users generally found the documentary to be a thought-provoking and important look into the alt-right. Many appreciated the journalist's bravery in going undercover and commended the film for exposing the movement's tactics. Some users felt it could have delved deeper into specific aspects or offered more solutions, but overall, it was seen as an informative and valuable piece.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

Journalist Nomi Eve adopted multiple online personas to gain credibility and access within various alt-right online communities during her two-year investigation.

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