Documentary Short Film 2021
The Militiaman
Documentary Short
In the hills of rural Pennsylvania, the leader of a local militia must prepare his men for the turbulent political landscape of 2020 while at war with his own conscience.
About
Filmed over the year leading up to January 6th, The Militiaman takes an observational approach to a world most people only see through news headlines. The result is a portrait of American identity at a breaking point, told without judgment.
Student Academy Award Finalist (48th). Official Selection, DOC NYC 2021. Winner, Nordic International Film Festival. Winner, discover.film 2021. Screened at over 50 festivals worldwide.
Director
David Peter Hansen
Producer
David Peter Hansen
Country
United States
Duration
32 minutes
Year
2021