The Alt-Right Is In Shambles One Year After Charlottesville (HBO)

Synopsis

In Charlottesville, a year after the infamous white power march, Chris Cantwell reflects on the aftermath of the event that marked the largest nationalist rally in over two decades. The rally, characterized by violence and chaos, prompted a national response, including condemnation from the president. Cantwell, who spent most of the past year in Virginia either in jail or under GPS monitoring for his actions during the torch march, discusses the fracturing of the alt-right movement. He pled guilty to a misdemeanor and faces a five-year ban from Virginia. As he podcasts from his apartment, Cantwell notes the significant changes within the alt-right, highlighting the loss of jobs and social media bans that many members experienced. The intensity of the events in Charlottesville has left a lasting impact, with Cantwell stating that many were scared and uncertain about the future of their movement.