The Anarchists

2022
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This six-part HBO docuseries captures a gathering of ideological anarchists - one that erupts into chaos.

Unfolding over six years, what... More

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Episode One: The Movement

What began as a one-off conference to promote anarchy became... More 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.

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Episode Two: Forking Freedom

As crypto-currency becomes the centerpiece of the second Anarchapulco, young... More 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.”

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Episode Three: Currency

As the fourth Anarchapulco conference approaches, conflicts continue to mount... More behind the scenes as Nathan clashes with Jeff. Then, Paul’s escalating anger threatens to harm the community.

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Episode Four: Living Without the Law

A shocking murder rocks Anarchapulco, leaving the community wondering if... More 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.

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Episode Five: Damage

As Lily and John’s family mourn his death, John’s past... More 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.

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Episode Six: Leaving

As their dream of an anarchist paradise crumbles, the Anarchapulco... More community begins to question the viability of their principles.

The Anarchists | Ratings & Reviews

Oh to be a fly on the wall at the debauched Anarchopulco political conferences—that's just what this cringe-inducing docuseries lets us experience. With a refreshingly open mind, each episode merely sits back and watches the melodramatic infighting turn deadly.

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Genre
Documentary
Country of origin
USA
Studio
HBO

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