@article{1356450, note = {Originally produced in 2010.}, author = {Myron, Julia. and Wascinski, Corey. and Weissman, Nicholas.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1356450}, title = {The Minutemen vigilantes at the border / [electronic resource] :}, publisher = {Filmakers Library,}, abstract = {Aggravated by the influx of undocumented immigrants and fed up with the lack of government involvement, the Minutemen positioned themselves along the U.S. / Mexico border. Armed, energetic, and bound by common ideals, they are a diverse, often fragmented group of disillusioned freedom fighters, existing in what many believe to be the realm of vigilantism. This cinema vérité documentary follows nine of these eccentric, self-appointed watchdogs as they fight to regain their sovereignty in an isolated and dangerous landscape. Filmed over the course of four years, the film examines the motivations of and relationships between these conflicted patriots.}, recid = {1356450}, pages = {1 online resource (83 min.).}, address = {New York :}, year = {2011}, }