I wasn't expecting much going in, but this group out of NW Ohio was pretty notorious at the time. As eluded to in the film, they had attempted to take public office during the "Tea Party" movement which at the time was regarded by many as a racist movement. Ironically, the "tea nuts" are now the "maga" movement with most of them not able to recognize the cult they have been sucked into.
This group was notorious because the face tattoo was very prominent, even on the most junior members. It was a way to isolate them from everyone else, and it definitely worked. It's harder and harder to step away from something when your face is literally tied to the horrors of what it really means.
It's pretty raw. It shows the recruiting strategies and it shows how quickly they can become entrenched. Jamie Bell is magnificent. The film wasn't filmed in the original area, as far as I can tell, because the area they were known for while wooded was pretty flat. That didn't take away though and the flashing between the story and the tattoo removal really just poetic art showing how hard it is for those that want to leave. It's a huge commitment to themselves and a lot of the time it takes a commitment to people who enter their lives.
The film highlights most importantly that there are people that will help them out when they are ready. but it's not an easy process. No film I've seen to date captures that better. 10/10
Spectacular performance from Jamie Bell!
A good film, and a hopeful one. So, for all you white supremacists out there - you know who you are (The Birth Of a Nation is probably your number one film) - please know that there is still hope for you,
Really good film, sort of american history x but not as good, still worth a watch.
A interesting take on Skinheads...no where as good as Romper Stomper that's for sure and American History X and another one called The Believer all interesting movies,got to say Jamie Bell(Can't believe that's Billy Elliot,a very different role from that movie) is a very sexy as a Skinhead and those tattoos are hot and a shaved head always look good on a bloke.....good to see Vera Farmiga from Bates Motel....
An Amazing performance from the main character. All in all a Wonderful movie
Shout by Justin L. SammyBlockedParent2019-09-18T03:37:46Z
Heartbreaking, raw and real. Genuinely thought it was an American History X ripoff and I am extremely happy to say it's not. it's a touching story of a Neo-Nazi turning his life around and finding purpose through love and being a father. it was refreshing amongst all the bullshit lifetime dramas out there.