Earlier this year, movie producer Aaron Russo (Trading Places, Wise Guys) was inspired to become a bit of a Michael Moore-type shit disturber when it suddenly occurred to him that there might not be an actual law stating that anyone is required to pay income tax. He set out to investigate the story behind taxation in the United States and the I.R.S., along with a detour into the threat that National I.D. cards pose to civil liberties. The result is America: Freedom To Fascism, a hard-hitting political documentary that managed to fly under most people’s radar during its short theatrical run.
Personally I haven’t been very interested in seeing this movie, and it’s not because I dislike political films, nor is it because I’m not American. Mainly it’s because the movie appears rather dull, and seems to be trying way too hard to create an ominous vibe. Say what you will about Michael Moore, but at least he can put together an entertaining flick.
In the end, though, there just may be some disturbing and important truths underneath it all, and the full version of America: Freedom To Fascism can now be viewed for free online at Google Video. On the one hand, when you’re giving a movie away for free, it doesn’t necessarily inspire confidence that it’s worth watching. On the other hand, it does seem to be keeping in line with the spirit of the film. As the Google Video description states, Russo “is putting this up “for free” on Google Video knowing that the hour has come for Americans to either be awakened to restore the Republic or be swept aside by the dark global forces of fascism that seeks to enslave mankind”. Jeez… can you be a little more dramatic?
Interesting to note: the beginning of the movie is titled “America: Freedom To Fascism: Volume One”. Does this mean there is a sequel in the works? And if so, will it involve Wesley Snipes?
If you do check out the movie, come back and let us know what you thought of it.
Link: Google Video
wow, sean you are more concerned with the the fact that this movie is not entertaining enough? lol we will see what happens when the federal reserve pulls the plug and your currenci will be worthless. Will you have a bar of gold? i suggest you do some investigating…
I did check out the film, and wrote a review about it on my blog, please take a look.
here is an abstract
Read the rest.
It’s about time someone of this expertise stepped up to the plate. Bravo!!! Mr. Aaron Russo. You are true American Hero. Now we’ll see if American people have the guts to stand up and be heard far and wide.
The spin is already everywhere and will heat up as time goes along but the facts are the facts. Continued denial by the American people about what is presented in this movie is just that?: DENIAL. It is dishonest and inexcusable, and nothing but a comfort to the enemies of liberty and the rule of law. Get over it.
The fact that upon acknowledging the truth of this film will find yourself honor-bound to stand up and do something, is scary. But the alternative is contemptible; and the long-run consequence of a widespread failure to act is a whole lot scarier. Think about it.
Spread the word.
wow. did you seriously just write about a movie in a critical tone, without even seeing it?
please notice that NEO*utO who is pointing out the short comings of the film in his mastery of the English language states how he “felt asleep three times while watching it”.the people who don’t like this film are sheeple and will always choose to “felt asleep” when a real issue arise.
Hi everyone
funny enough its 2008 and i have in the last year been looking into a few financial worries.
It all started when i was watching Flags of Our Fathers a documentory style fim by Clint Eastwood
In in the the (2nd world war) said that America was broke and that the rockafellas would not finance the war anymore.
I thought no one family can finance a war, that led to the rothenchilds who financed the Rockafellas when the set up standard oil, that led to reading baout the first national bank
the bank of england set up by private families, that model was used by the rothenchilds and co to set up the federal bank
The rothenchilds in the uk have fianced wars since wellington, the Debeers Diamond Mines, The Suiz Canal and the list goes on.
What i dont know is who the 5 families are who set up the bank of england the first private bank to lend money in the format we see now.
It was in the 1400 and so way before the rothenchilds expanded frok lending money in Germany in the 1600
i think this is one of the most informative a truthful movies i’ve ever seen, and for you (the writer of the description) to compare this true patriot to that fake revolutionary Michael Moore just goes to show the true ignorance of the modern American.
I don’t know how you can be condecending to the fact of global slavery unless you find comfort in not seeing the chains that bind you. The institutions that took control in this movie have stolen our gold and left us with paper. If you can’t see how worthless our countries treasury is it’s know wonder you can’t listen to someone talk about the all to unfair real world. But rest asured if enteratinment is what you seek the powers that be are more than happy to feed you movies with macho siloueted explosions & tissue comsuming chick flicks. Just keep giving away the paper you are issued