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201380 minNRdocumentary

5.4/ 10(14 ratings)• TMDB

Political Systems

Informant

201380 minNRdocumentary

5.4/ 10(14 ratings)• TMDB

Two young men are imprisoned as a result of Darby's actions after he becomes an FBI informant following the 2008 Republican National Convention.

Political Systems

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Two young men are imprisoned as a result of Darby's actions after he becomes an FBI informant following the 2008 Republican National Convention.

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Jamie Meltzerdirector

Jamie Meltzerwriter

Brandon Darbycast

Michael T Stewart

Michael T Stewartcast

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Darby, a former activist in New Orleans' Ninth Ward, gained recognition for his humanitarian work after Hurricane Katrina. Following the 2008 Republican National Convention, he became an FBI informant, leading to the imprisonment of two young men. This shift in allegiance sparked controversy and divided public opinion about his legacy. Through interviews and reenactments, "Informant" addresses Darby's motivations and the threats he encounters, revealing the tension between his activist past and the perception of betrayal.

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