Unfortunately, it is a documentary.
This film allows us to witness how a single white supremacist, backed by an impressively strong community of like mnded people, tried to take over a small American town and subvert democracy to meet his needs.
The crew has been able to follow both sides of the battle. The supremacists, and the residents of Leith, allowing the viewer to form his own opinion.
The cinematography is astounding, reminiscent of David Lynch (who tried his hand at documentaries with the nineties series « American Chronicles »). A visceral sense of dread, paradoxically achieved with beautiful cut scenes and a great score, hence accompanies us all the way through the film.
This is an mandatory watch. Especially nowadays. We can't afford to divert our eyes. Welcome to Leith is an essential reminder of what could happen, even in a democratic country, and how fast it could happen.
This film allows us to witness how a single white supremacist, backed by an impressively strong community of like mnded people, tried to take over a small American town and subvert democracy to meet his needs.
The crew has been able to follow both sides of the battle. The supremacists, and the residents of Leith, allowing the viewer to form his own opinion.
The cinematography is astounding, reminiscent of David Lynch (who tried his hand at documentaries with the nineties series « American Chronicles »). A visceral sense of dread, paradoxically achieved with beautiful cut scenes and a great score, hence accompanies us all the way through the film.
This is an mandatory watch. Especially nowadays. We can't afford to divert our eyes. Welcome to Leith is an essential reminder of what could happen, even in a democratic country, and how fast it could happen.