Documentary
United States of America
Alt-Right: Age of Rage is a documentary film that chronicles the rise of the Alt-Right movement in the first year of Donald Trump's presidency. The film focuses on the perspectives of two figures at the center of this political battle: Daryle Lamont Jenkins, an African American Antifa activist from New Jersey, and Richard Spencer, a white nationalist leader from Virginia.
The documentary follows the work of Jenkins and other activists in attempting to counter the influence of the Alt-Right movement, which they see as a threat to the democratic values of the United States. The film highlights the grassroots organizing efforts of these activists, as they work to expose the racist and fascist ideologies of the Alt-Right movement, while also confronting these groups in public demonstrations and protests.
Meanwhile, the film also follows Richard Spencer and other Alt-Right leaders as they seek to gain ground in American politics and society. The film shows the Alt-Right's attempts to mainstream their ideas through platforms like Breitbart News, as well as their efforts to take part in public demonstrations and events, like the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The film ultimately builds towards the tragic violence that erupted during the Unite the Right rally in August 2017. The documentary exposes the ideologies and tactics of both the Antifa activists and the Alt-Right movement, while also raising important questions about the limits of free speech and the dangers of political extremism.
