Gavin McInnes, co-founder of Vice Media, became the leader of the Proud Boys, a far-right group associated with the January 6th Capitol riot.
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Gavin McInnes, co-founder of Vice Media, became the leader of the Proud Boys, a far-right group associated with the January 6th Capitol riot.
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Synopsis
Gavin McInnes, co-founder of Vice Media, transitioned from a prominent media figure to the leader of the Proud Boys, a far-right group linked to the January 6th Capitol riot. Directed by Sébastien Trahan, "It's Not Funny Anymore: Vice to Proud Boys" features insights from former Vice editor Thomas Morton. The film investigates McInnes' radicalization and the societal factors that contributed to his controversial role in American politics. It premiered on October 24, 2024, and won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Documentary Program in 2025.
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- Meet Gavin McInnes, from Vice to Proud Boys.
- See the rise of the neo-fascist Proud Boys.
- Find out how Vice influenced far-right movements.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Sébastien Trahan and released in 2024.
- Gavin McInnes co-founded Vice before becoming a far-right agitator.
- The documentary won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Documentary Program in 2025.
- It premiered on October 24, 2024, and was added to CBC Gem the next day.
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Who directed the documentary It's Not Funny Anymore: Vice to Proud Boys?
Sébastien Trahan directed the documentary.
When did It's Not Funny Anymore: Vice to Proud Boys debut?
It debuted on October 24, 2024.
What award did the documentary win at the Canadian Screen Awards?
It won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Documentary Program in 2025.
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