FRONTLINE
Inside the Armed Uprising Against the Federal Government
May 16, December 5, and July 2, 2019 / 54m
Season 2017: Episode 10
Produced by:
Richard Rowley
Sarah Childress
Abby Ellis
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FRONTLINE investigates how the Bundy family’s fight against the federal government invigorated armed militias and “patriot” groups — helping them grow to levels not seen in decades.
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