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The Anarchists

The Anarchists

TV-MA2022•53m•6.6/10
Documentary

Ratings

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6.6/10(14)

Unfolding over six years, what begins as an impulsive one-off gathering turns into an ever-growing annual event attracting sponsorship from crypto-currency companies and featuring capitalist statist speakers such as Ron Paul and BitCoin investor Roger Ver. And when rule-avoidant "freedom" activists come together in one of the most dangerous cities in the world, incoherent ideology and cognitive dissonance rears its ugly head.

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Production

Blumhouse Television, Bird Murmur, HBO Documentary Films

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 10, 2022

Last Aired

August 14, 2022

Networks

HBO

Created By

Todd Schramke

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Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode One: The Movement
E1
Episode One: The Movement
Air date: 2022-07-10
What began as a one-off conference to promote anarchy became a full-on annual event, attracting an international array of libertarians, fugitives, and families--all attracted to the idea of absolute individual self-rule. Unfolding over the course of six years, this six-part docuseries chronicles this movement that led to a strange and ultimately deadly series of events.
E2
Episode Two: Forking Freedom
Air date: 2022-07-17
As crypto-currency becomes the centerpiece of the second Anarchapulco, young veteran Paul Propert and Chicagoan Jason Henza each make the trek south to join the community. Soon, a crypto boom creates a dividing line between instant millionaires and those who missed the bus, prompting Lily and John to create their own, less formal anarchist conference – “Anarchaforko.”
Episode Three: Currency
E3
Episode Three: Currency
Air date: 2022-07-24
As the fourth Anarchapulco conference approaches, conflicts continue to mount behind the scenes as Nathan clashes with Jeff. Then, Paul’s escalating anger threatens to harm the community.
Episode Four: Living Without the Law
E4
Episode Four: Living Without the Law
Air date: 2022-07-31
A shocking murder rocks Anarchapulco, leaving the community wondering if the perpetrator was one of their own. Then, Lily opens up about her childhood trauma, and Lisa and Nathan start their own conference focused on healing.
Episode Five: Damage
E5
Episode Five: Damage
Air date: 2022-08-07
As Lily and John’s family mourn his death, John’s past reveals dark and difficult experiences that contributed to his disdain for government. Then, accusations of a fraudulent crypto scheme—and another shocking death—leave the community reeling once more.
E6
Episode Six: Leaving
Air date: 2022-08-14
As their dream of an anarchist paradise crumbles, the Anarchapulco community begins to question the viability of their principles.

Cast

Jason Henza

Self

Juan Galt

Self

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