Two friends from Midland, Texas, face terrorism charges after planning to protest the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota.
“2 friends. 8 bombs. 1 FBI informant.”
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Two friends from Midland, Texas, face terrorism charges after planning to protest the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Bradley Crowder and David McKay, two activists from Midland, Texas, prepare to protest the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Their political beliefs lead them to Brandon Darby, an activist known for his work with hurricane victims. As they plan their demonstration, the FBI monitors their activities, with Darby acting as an informant. After their homemade shields are stolen, Crowder and McKay consider making molotov cocktails. Their subsequent arrests on terrorism charges raise questions about influence, accountability, and the role of government in political dissent.
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Why Watch
- Meet activists Bradley Crowder and David McKay.
- Find out about the FBI's surveillance tactics.
- See how trust can lead to entrapment.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on April 23, 2011, at the San Francisco International Film Festival.
- Better This World won two Golden Gate Awards for Best Documentary Feature and Bay Area Documentary Feature in 2011.
- Brandon Darby, the informant, was affiliated with the Common Ground Collective, which aided hurricane victims.
- The film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 9 reviews.
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What awards did Better This World win?
Better This World won several awards including the Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Dallas Video Festival and the Golden Gate Award for Best Documentary Feature at the San Francisco International Film Festival.
Who directed Better This World?
Better This World was directed by Kelly Duane and Katie Galloway.
What was the main focus of the protests in Better This World?
The protests in Better This World were centered around the 2008 Republican Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, where activists planned to demonstrate against the convention.
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