Enemies of the State

Name: Enemies of the State
Genre: Documentary
Released: July 30, 2021
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 74
Cast: Christopher Clark, Joel Widman, Nemo Baletic

2021

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IFC Films | Release Date: July 30, 2021 | NR

Starring: Christopher Clark, Joel Widman, Nemo Baletic

Summary: An American family becomes entangled in a bizarre web of secrets and lies when their hacker son is targeted by the U.S. government, making them all Enemies of the State.

Director: Sonia Kennebeck

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: NR

Runtime: 103 min

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Robert Abele

Aug 1, 2021

Kennebeck’s handling of the labyrinthine narrative is commendable, particularly since the realigning she needs to do in the final act requires a deft touch, like changing the flavor of a dish already prepped, spiced and cooked. Read full review

Allan Hunter

Sep 15, 2020

This is a documentary that carefully, meticulously builds a case and then blindsides the viewer with revelations, second thoughts and fresh evidence that makes you reconsider everything you thought was certain. Read full review

Ben Kenigsberg

Jul 29, 2021

Kennebeck weaves uncertainty into the formal design, staging re-enactments mingled with original audio, for instance. The movie is a spoiler deathtrap, but the questions it raises are fascinating. Read full review

The Playlist Jason Bailey

Sep 15, 2020

Enemies of the State is powered by a sense of momentum – it’s a story filled with unexpected twists and turns, and not just in terms of “plotting.” Kennebeck finds herself wrestling with the prickly proposition of unraveling where, exactly, the truth lies; it’s the job of any good documentary filmmaker, of course, but in this particular case, it’s a journey of discoveries and often disturbing ones. Read full review

Chris Barsanti

Jul 26, 2021

The film’s concession to the fungible nature of presented reality comes across not as indecisive but courageous. Read full review

Tomris Laffly

Sep 15, 2020

While Enemies of the State does not necessarily provide all the answers, it sneakily sharpens your analytical radar by its haunting end. And in today’s conspiracy-theory-fueled world, that just might be everything. Read full review

Jenny Nulf

Jul 29, 2021

Enemies of the State fumbles along like a bad thriller, with shocking turns that land with a dull thud. Read full review

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tr34d

Sep 11, 2021

While the film is a bit heavy-handed at times, this documentary should be viewed by every American who is unfamiliar with the DeHart case. It is a terrifying glimpse into the nature of the American police state.

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UncleWillard

Jul 31, 2021

I find this guy's story extremely dubious. There's just no evidence other than his account that any of this happened. Even the parents seem nutty. A lot of conjecture from people who have an agenda, and that agenda is a conspiracy documentary to clear their son of child porn charges. Who doI find this guy's story extremely dubious. There's just no evidence other than his account that any of this happened. Even the parents seem nutty. A lot of conjecture from people who have an agenda, and that agenda is a conspiracy documentary to clear their son of child porn charges. Who do I trust the least in this scenario? The guy running secret servers peddling classified info who's first reaction to an FBI inquiry is to go to the Russian or Venezuelan Embassy. Paranoia is a helluva drug.… Expand

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