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201822 minPGdocumentary

Share the Safety?

201822 minPGdocumentary

The Yes Men impersonate the National Rifle Association to launch a "buy a gun, give a gun program" at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

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The Yes Men impersonate the National Rifle Association to launch a "buy a gun, give a gun program" at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

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Mike Bonannodirector

Andy Bichlbaum

Andy Bichlbaumdirector

Mike Bonannowriter

Andy Bichlbaum

Andy Bichlbaumwriter

Andy Bichlbaum

Andy Bichlbaumcast

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At the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the Yes Men impersonate the National Rifle Association. They launch their "buy a gun, give a gun program" as part of a political stunt. The event generates responses and disruptions. The documentary lasts 22 minutes and focuses on activism and gun rights.

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