IT'S NOT FUNNY ANYMORE: VICE TO PROUD BOYS

Understanding the rise of the right through a personal quest to uncover how the audacious media mogul behind left-leaning Vice Media created the extremist right-wing group the Proud Boys.

Meet Gavin McInnes, the audacious Canadian who birthed two polarizing legacies: the left-leaning, multi-billion-dollar VICE media empire and the notorious Proud Boys, a violent right-wing militia group that is at the forefront of the new extreme right wing. Once celebrated as a progressive visionary, McInnes’ transformation into a radical right-wing provocateur stunned the world and left many old colleagues and friends questioning how the, once, coolest man in New York City became the despised leader of the Proud Boys.

In a high-stakes quest to understand how someone can change so much, his former Vice Magazine protégé embarks on a journey into the heart of darkness, determined to unravel the twisted transformation that his mentor and friend underwent. This documentary delves deep into the psyche of a man who defied expectations, exposing the raw, unfiltered journey of a counterculture icon who became the leader and figurehead of an extremist, violent movement that shook the foundations of democracy.

Through exclusive interviews and a fearless exploration of the radicalization process, this film presents an explosive tale of the red-pilling of western society. It’s a story where ideals collide, loyalties are tested, and chaos reigns. Prepare for a gripping narrative that challenges everything you thought you knew about influence, ideology, and the dark allure of extremism plaguing our times.

“A portrait that is both personal and societal that highlights many excesses.” LE DEVOIR
“…offers an essential reflection on ideological extremism and the risks it poses to our time.” LE DEVOIR
“…goes beyond simple biographical elements by focusing on the workings of the radicalization process and the cultural and political dynamics that have accompanied it.” LE DEVOIR
“…very intriguing documentary…” LE DEVOIR
“It begins with footage of the January 6, 2021 riots in Washington, which The Proud Boys played a big role in and keeps you riveted from that point on.” THE SUBURBAN
“a timely reminder of the effect far-right influencers from our side of the border have had on extremism and democratic decline in the United States.” THE GLOBE AND MAIL

DURATION

1 x 90-minutes

YEAR OF PRODUCTION

2024

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION

Canada

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